» by USinKorea May 3rd, 2012 at 6:22 pm » Comments (19)

This one looks very interesting since it’s a topic I’ve been watching and writing about since about 1998.  Here is the abstract: This paper analyzes the ...more »

» by USinKorea May 3rd, 2012 at 3:48 pm » Comments (2)

Having too much time on my hand, and stress from filling out so many teaching applications back home, I started looking through material online.  One good thing about the Korean ...more »

» by USinKorea May 2nd, 2012 at 12:49 pm » Comments (4)

5 April     200 Rhee Opponents Clash with Police The fight occurred in front of the capitol as the demonstrators attempted to march toward the presidential mansion ...more »

» by USinKorea February 14th, 2012 at 9:54 pm » Comments (3)

9 Feb 1920 - Koreans Revolt - Japanese Routed Active rebelling in Korea against Japanese rule, fostered by the Russian Bolsheviki, and characterized as "the beginning of a tremendous affair," is ...more »

» by USinKorea January 14th, 2012 at 12:22 pm » Comments (0)

31 Dec 1919 Several independence manifestations by Koreans occurred last night in Seoul.  It is rumored that a declaration of independence has been signed by prominent ...more »

» by USinKorea January 14th, 2012 at 12:40 am » Comments (1)

9 Nov 1919 (NY Times Archives) "[Japanese official] In regard to the Korean situation, I must first mention the primary object of annexation.  At that time ...more »

» by USinKorea December 16th, 2011 at 9:41 pm » Comments (0)

This is the earliest year for the free archives. 9 July 1922 more »

» by USinKorea August 11th, 2011 at 8:41 pm » Comments (0)

I can recommend this book I was reminded of today to any reader who has a general interest in history. It’s an academic book – based on the author’s ...more »

» by GI Korea June 22nd, 2011 at 5:57 pm » Comments (5)

Via the Marmot's Hole is an interesting story from the Washington Post about Korea's "Singing Prince" if you haven't heard of him before: “Every night I dream of the palace days,” Yi Seok ...more »

» by USinKorea June 9th, 2011 at 2:38 am » Comments (0)

Village Gentleman At some time (it may be in the very far distant past—yes, as much as ten generations ago) some of his ancestors held office ...more »