All nations eventually decline, usually from moral failure. Such is the case in Silla, on the Korean peninsula over 1000 years ago. As it loses its character, whole chunks of it are taken over by bandits, who increase as the main kingdom...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
While in the Middle East Mohammed and his hordes are kicking up dust that will one day engulf over a sixth of the world, the Far East is having its turmoil too, especially on the Korean Peninsula. Hulbert, whose standard-bearing history I continue...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
It was August 12 when I made my last post on Korean history, based on Hulbert's classic writings. So many issues and ideas have arisen in those weeks. But now we can continue on. For a quick refresher as to where we are in the story, here is that...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In the days we Christians call "bewteen the testaments", around 193 BC, the central section of the Korean peninsula is invaded by Chinese led by one Winan. This invasion effectively ends the Kija dynasty (see Part 1), and the last emperor of Kija,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
They say all of history is "His story." I agree with them. As I begin with you today an accounting of some of the major moments in Korea's past, I offer the accompanying encouragement that what I shall be sharing is not just the past. You will see...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The years just prior to the death of Kim Il-sung (pictured) were times of growing oppression by his son, or so states Martin in the history text we have followed through the Kim dynasty.During this time, more and more word was getting out that...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Today we continue our trek through modern Korean history (via Bradley Martin). We're in the 80's. In 1985, North Korea signs the "Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty." We promise not to encourage this sort of weaponry any longer, they say. But no...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
With the help of the authors of "By Their Blood," James and Marti Hefley, I've traced a very brief outline of Korean Church History in the last few months. With this post I end this particular series because in fact so much of what you will find...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
How is a dictator formed? Some say it takes a people who are conditioned to receive him. Surely the Korean people were so conditioned. Centuries of harsh rulers have been permitted to hold sway over the minds of the citizens of Chosun. Take...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
There is no doubt about it. In the '80's and on into the '90's North Korea was free-falling into a real mess. This is the testimony of most historians of the period, including the one we have been following, Bradley Martin. From a Christian...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
