Self-introduction: Vladimir (Pak Noja)
I am working with Oslo University (Norway) currently teaching a strange combination of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, which include East Asian religion...
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Western Perceptions of Koreans: Part V – The Korean Mind and other Characteristics
Before diving into some descriptions of the Korean mind and personality in the readings considered in this series of postings (Part I begins here), let me make ...
Western Perceptions of Koreans: Part IV – Women
As one might expect, descriptions of Korean women in the writings by Western visitors that I have looked at tend to be completely dominated by the theme of pity...
Ling Long: Digital Women's Magazine Project Relaunched
I just found out that Columbia University has relaunched its project putting the Chinese women’s magazine Ling long (玲瓏, “elegant and fine”）on...
Self-Introduction: Owen Miller
Greetings. I’m a PhD student at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London University. I am approaching the end of my PhD, or at least the beginning of ...
Early Western Perceptions of Koreans: Part III – Of Labor and Laziness
Western visitors to late 19th century and colonial Korea often write about the Korean worker’s laziness, or at least a profound indifference to their labo...
Self-Introduction: Remco Breuker
My name is Remco Breuker. I am very excited to be part of this new weblog on Korean history. I am finishing up a Ph.D. on medieval Korean history, more specific...
Korean History Weblog Launch
Today we are launching our new collaborative Korean history weblog. You can read more about the goals of the site here. I’m going to start it out with a s...
Korean History Weblog Launch
Today we are launching our new collaborative Korean history weblog. You can read more about the goals of the site here. I’m going to start it out with a s...
Searching Google Print for Old Books on Japan
Google print, which is scanning thousands of books in major research libraries, is useful when you want to scan across many English language books for terms. It...
Early Western Perceptions of Koreans: Part I – Introduction
What did visitors to late Chosŏn and colonial Korea have to say about the people and society they found there? When seen through the lens of imperialism and all...
Self-Introduction: Jonathan Dresner
I’m very grateful to Konrad for including me in this project. I’ve really enjoyed blogging in the Japan and China Frogs and I’m looking forwar...
“The Apprentice”
I recently learned [29 October 2005 show, round 3] that I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, recently indicted for his role in, at the very least, the coverup ...