Fall 2015

 I'm ji young.

my last name is kim.

Among them, i'm a gyeongju kim.

My ancestor is king jinheung.

He was replaced by the national organization because he reorganized the hwarando.

Besides, his accomplishments are a lot.

So, he had his moments in the 6th century.

I'm proud of him. 

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Hyun Se Ji

My ancestor’s name is Hyun dam yoon

He was suppressed a ‘Revolt of the Jo-wi-chong’ at 1174 years

Originally Hyun dam yoon was powerful tribes and performance a great power

But they gained the force more powerful after 1174

In addition,  His second son ‘Hyun ihu’ was pass the civil service examination at 1186

Peter !

My family name is not common.

So searching about my ancestor is very difficult... :-(

but I can answer now this question “Who is your ancestor?”

Thank you! ^^

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Cha Sun Hee

Let me introduce my ancestor's changed first name history.

My ancestor name is "Cha hyo jeon".

His father's first name is "Ryu", but grand father is "Cha"

First name "Cha" became again from "Cha" to "Ryu"

Explain the reason that first name changed many times

When "Cha seung saek" is mount the high office,"The late king" killed to other king.

So, he withdrawed from his office and prepared for biting his glove for "The late king"

But he losed his revenge, he changed first name and stayed in hiding

Then, changed "Ryu" the similarly same mean

"Ryu cha dal" in his day changed again "Cha"

His name includes "Ryu" and "Cha"

He and his two sons distinguished ourselves assist with "Wang jian"

At this time, first name changed again "Cha"

Therefore, "Cha" and "Ryu" are same blood relative.

ps. Peter! my ancestor is "Cha hyo jeon"

But I have no information about him because he is no famous

So, I'm investigating my ancestor's changed first name history.

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Shin ji eun

I have been trying to find out something about my ancestors.

​His name is SINDON.

Although he was of low class by birth, he became a monk  thanks to his outstanding talent.

He was a kind-hearted and wise.

The  monk governed his people well.

By the authority of monk, many prisoners were set free.

The monk expand his sphere of influence.

​But,coruption cases were revealed file by file.

The result of this tortuous policy was the complete loss of the public's confidence.

The authority of the once mighty monk rotted away.

​He died by hand of another man.

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 kwon hyo young

I think My family history begins from General Kwon-yul. He is my ancestor. Because his family name is same me “kwon” Actually, It may or may not be true. But, I hope that it is true. Why? Kwon-yul is great man in korea’s history. In 1593, Japanese Navy broke into Haengju Mountain Fortress in Hanyang. He led his team to victory as head of team. This is Siege of Haengju, which is called one of the 3 a sweeping victory with a battle at Hansan Island, Jin-ju bloody battle. So, He is hero in korea.  Likewise, I expect that i become a great man in Korea. I want to dedicate our country.  I feel very proud to be same family name.

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Park so hee

나의 조상은 박혁거세이다

그는 알에서 나왔고 온 세상을 밝히라는 뜻에서 이름을 혁거세라고 지었다.

그는 13세에 왕위에 올랐고 조선(예전대한민국) 그당시, 서라벌을 다스렸다

다른나라가 신라에 쳐들어왔으나, 들판에 곡식이 그대로 널어져 있는 것을 보고 도덕을 잘 지키는 나라라고 하여 스스로 물러갔다

박혁거세는61세에 다시 하늘로 올라갔다

My ancestors came is Park Hyeokgeose.

He was born from egg. His name means is light all word

He became a king in Chosun(at the time seorabeol) at 13years old

Other countries broke into the Chosun but other countries back to their home

Because they saw Governance of the king

Hyeokgeose went sky again in 61years old

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Lee You Jin

The first king of the Joseon Dynasty, Lee Seong-gye

My ancestor, Lee Seong-gye is a famous person what every people Know.

He founded Joseon Dynasty as the first king.

Since he was young, he very smart and he was excellent in martial arts.

Above all, he had tremendous archery skills. So nobody can overtake him.

Also, he has no authority over his subordinates.

And he governed his people well. So he was supported by every people.

I respect him and I want to be like him.

Fall 2015

Hi!! peter professor, I'm so young Lee / Healthcare management/ sophomore /Tuesday and Thursday 2:00~4:00 class.
 The reason why I'm sending you an E-mail is to tell you about my family history. My surname "Lee" is from Yeong Cheon Nam Gok group and I am.
My family's progenitor is Lee Moon-Han who was Pyeong Jang Sa at Korea generation. Pyeong Jang Sa is  a rank in Korea generation which is like a vice-minister in nowdays.
 There were people who made Yeong Cheon Lee's family proud. First is Lee Guek in and Lee Su choon brother. When it was Korea Sing Jong King era, They suppressed a rebellions and become a Sang Jang Goon and MunHwa Pyeong Jang Sa. Sang Jang Goon is  a highest rank in Militory. And when is was a Jo-seon era, Lee Bo Hum passed National literetval test and became a member of Jipyeonjeon, where king Se Jong made Hangul. Also there was a famous person who  was a mother of Jeong Mong Ju. Jeong Mong Ju  was so loyal to Korea. and also he mentally helped others to found a new country Jo seon at the same time. His mother made a poem named " The valley where the crow fought" . From Korea to Jo seon, there has been many people who made my family proud. I alway thank my ancestors and give them a huge respect for saving my family until now.
 Thank you for reading my family history. bye bye~ See you next class.

Hello I’m Kang hye won. My major is healthcare management.

Let me introduce my family’s history. My family name is Jinju Kang. My progenitor is general Kang min cheom. He is general of Koryo Dynasty. In 1018, as many as one hundred thousand of Sobaeap came to Koryo. Then general Kang min cheom helped general Kang gam chan and defeat the enemy. So they won by a landslide and he rendered distinguished services.

In the past, I didn’t have an opportunity to inquiring minutely, but now I know these facts. I am so proud of my progenitor. My father is army, too. Haha. He closely resembles my progenitor. In the future, I emulate him, I will live life to the full.

This picture is my progenitor Kang min cheom’s birthplace.

The History of my ancestor

 

 Choi Su Yeon

 

a few months ago, Korea celebrated ‘Chuseok’. Chuseok, the autumn festival celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, is a special traditional holiday to celebrate the good harvest for Koreans. Because Koreans eat traditional food like ‘Songpyeon’ and wish upon the full moon. especially we spend time with our family. So I asked my grandparents about our ancestor. I listened to the story.

 

My ancestor is ‘Choi Young kyu’. he is the 16th eldest grandson of the King who named Gyeongsun of Unified Silla. my grandparents said “originally, our family name is ‘Kim’. but he received the first name ‘choi’ from Chungnyeol of Goryeo in 1302. because he had passed the civil service examination in 1261 and as a ‘Suseng(present Suwon city)’ mayor, he had received recognition for his accomplishments from official duties.” then, I know why our family clan is Suseng(Suwon). and I searched about ‘Suseong Choi’. it is divided to two pedigree. one is ‘youngkyu’, the other is ‘Geogyeong’. the total number of group is 14. that’s all.

 

I’m surprised about two-things. I’m really don’t know that we are related in Unified silla’s king and first name ‘Kim’. through Chuseok, I was able to know about our ancestor. so, it is a very meaningful day to me. from now I think I can talk my ancestor to other people.

Kwon, su young (Sera)

Kwon Yul

Health Care Management

Kwon, su young (Sera)

My family name is ‘Kwon’. While I searched on the Internet, I found my famous ancestor. 

His name is ‘Kwon yul’. So I inquire minutely into him.

 

<Picture of Kwon yul>      <Statue of Kwon yul>     <Cemetery of Kwon yul>

He was born in 1537 in rich family. He didn’t enter political nor military career until he was 46. He was a Korean Army General of the Joseon Dynasty. He is famous for the ‘Battle of Haengju’ where he defeated a force of about 30,000 Japanese with 2,800 troops. Also He successfully led the Korean forces against Japan. That battle named ‘Japanese invasions of Korea’.

‘During Japanese invasions of Korea’ ,when the Japanese forces invaded Korea in 1592, he was appointed the leader of Gwangju, Jeolla province. And given the military command of the region. However he defeated by Japaneses. He managed to retreat back to Gwangju, and gathered around 1,000 militaries.

After the war, he retired from all of his posts. He died in 1599. People remind him as one of the Korea's most successful and patriotic military commanders until now. 

Noh So Jeong

Sorry Peter. I try to find my ancestor, but I can't find. So I will introduce I and my family. This is my family picture. Father, mother, older sister and younger brother. My father name is Young-bae, Noh. He is very kind sometimes he is being like a child So, my father is like my friend. He loves me very much and me too. My mother name is Kyi-ja, Jo. She sometimes get angry to me when, I haven't clean my room or my clothes. But I know that she loves me very much and me too.:) And she is really good at cooking especially Korea's food. This is my mother's cooking picture.  My older sister Yeo-ok, Noh. I and she have big age difference 6 years old. She graduates In-ha university and now she works on company. She has boyfreind.. but I'm not :( .. But I'm not envy my sister. Seriously..haha My younger brother name is Joo-myung, Noh. I and he have small age differnece 2 years old. He looks at scholastic ability test. I hope that he can pass the universty he wants. This picture is Cheese my pet. This name after his fur color. He is very cute boy :) I really love he, and I hope he too. When I was alone in Dae-jeon, he really give comfort to me. This picture is Cheese. Finally I will introduce about my dream. Peter, do you remember Ji-sung, Su-min and my presentation about our dream? My dream is becoming Pysical therapist in the USA. The reason why Physical therapist can do independancy therapy in minimal doctor's input and open thier own clinis in the USA. But now, my dream is changed. I want to become a baby physical therapist. Last saturday, we went to the A-san hospital for learning. I saw one presentation about baby physical threapy. I was so touched my heart. So then, I decide to become a physical therapist for baby.

Choi Sumin

About Huh Joon (허준) 

< 201311373 Sumin, Choi >

I will introduce Huh Joon of Korean great mans who is a my favorite historical man.

Huh Joon was a court physician of the Yangcheon Heo clan during the reign of King Seonjo of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea. In, 1547, Huh Joon borned as an illegitimate son of a nobleman at Gyeongido, Paju Jindongmyeon Hapori. Huh Joon meets a renowned physician named Eui-tae Yu, who changes his life by teaching him medicine. Huh Joon then struggles against social barriers with his selfless devotion to heal the sick. When patients are formed, he went to there and took care of them. 

Meanwhile, one day Huh Joon thinks that he has to make a book to subjects looks well, and he made a medical book. After troubling, when he is 55 years old, he finished book<Dong eui Bo Gam> after 3 years. Chineses praise the book and named with " treasure of the world". Also, “Donguibogam” was included in the Memory of the World Register in 2009. The book is an encyclopedia of medical knowledge and treatment techniques compiled in Korea in 1613 by Huh Joon, an acclaimed court physician, and other medical experts of the royal court.

When I look Huh Joon teacher, I think that I have to do my best like him to be a specialist. So, in the future, I will treat patients like him.

Kim Shin Young "Kate"

My ancestor is the royal family of Silla which was one of the countries in the past.

Among them, I will introduce about Queen Sendeok.

[Queen Seondeok](?~647)

Her name was Kim,Deong man.

Her first name was Gyeongju Kim.

She was the first Queen of Silla and lived until 647.

But, It is impossible to know her year of birth because It was not recorded.

Her famous accomplishment was construction of the pagoda and the first astronomical observatory.

( Thd pagoda picture)

The pagoda had the nine floors, which technique was the top of the world at that time. But, It ws fired when mongolian invaded Goryeo which was one of the countries in 918.

(The first astronomical observatory)

The first astronomical observatory named as Chumsungdeoue was used to predict the period of agriculture.

So, Queen Seondeok was considered as a wise woman.

Seolnal

http://bashapedia.pbworks.com/w/page/13960874/Korean%20New%20Years

Seolnal

설날

  The Korean New Year takes place on the first day of the Lunar Calendar (hence also being called the Lunar New Year), as opposed to the first of the Gregorian calendar, which is January 1st. In Korea, it is known as Seollal or Seolnal and it is regarded as being the most important of the traditional Korean holidays. As such, it is one of two national holidays in which people receive three days off, with Chuseok, the Harvest Moon Festival, being the other one. During the holiday, large cities are practically deserted as people return to their ancestral hometowns and places of birth to spend the holiday with their family.

Charye

     Charye, an ancestral ritual,  is a form of memorial service for ancestors which involves a ritualized system of displaying and consuming food that typically occurs at the eldest son's house. During Charye, as it is a form of jesa, food is presented before a shrine to the ancestors, after which the family respectfully bows and pays their respects, something known as sang-myo. Afterward, the food is consumed to symbolize the receiving of the blessings that they have been given. 

     Food is generally presented on the ritual table is a specific way. Red food and meat are placed on the left while white food and fish is placed on the right. The tops of fruits were also cut off because it was thought that doing so would help the ancestors access the inside of it more easily.

     Although the ritual is still performed by numerous families throughout Korea, many Christian families refuse to perform it because it is seen as a form of ancestor worship. Regardless, many families perform it, not as a way of worshiping their ancestors, but merely as a way to respect the dead.

Sebae

     During sebae, children perform a deep bow to their parents and grandparents and say "saehae bok manhi badeuseyo", which translates to "may you receive many blessings in the new year", and then receive money, sebaedon (literally 'bowing money'), along with words of advice and wisdom, known as deokdam. Historically, children received rice cakes and fruit in place of money. The act hearkens back to Confucianism origins and the idea of filial piety. The concept of sebae, that is, the bowing and the receiving of money, is that it will create a balance of respect between the youth and the elders.

Games

     During the holiday, people come together with their families and play traditional games. Amongst these are jegi chagi, kite flying, yut, and nol-ttwigi. Jegi chagi is played with a small object wrapped in cloth being essentially kicked around, much like people play hacky sack today. Kites, which were traditionally made with bamboo and Korean paper, were flown with the aim to bring down the kites of other people. Nol-ttwigi was generally played by young girls. They would stand on a seesaw and jump on it in order to get the other person high in the air.

     Yut is probably one of the more popular games to play on Seolnal. It is akin to a board game where the aim is to be the first one to travel all the way around the board, with sticks essentially acting as dice. Instructions on how to play yut can be found below.

How to Play Yutnori

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yut#How_to_play

Other Traditions

     Other traditions are also observed during the three day holiday. For example, the traditional meal during these days, generally eaten at the beginning of the day, is tteokguk, which is rice cake soup. Children are told that if they do not eat it, they will not age in the new year. People also wear hanbok, traditional Korean clothing, or new clothes. Regardless of what they wear, it is referred to as seolbim. Between New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, people clean their houses and take a bath, followed by burning bamboo sticks to ward off evil spirits. People also travel to Gangneung and Donghae in the Gangwon Province to the east in order to see the first rays of the new year's sun, or to the Jongno district in order to witness the ringing of the bell in the Bosingak Pavilion to welcome the new year.

     Some parts of Korea also celebrate the new year with a ritual referred to as Jishin Balpgi, which means "stepping on the spirit of the earth". The festival is meant to cleanse the town and chase away evil spirits with the sounds of drums. A group of Korean drum players travels around the town, stopping at people's houses in order to wish them peace and prosperity in the new year, generally gaining wine and rice cakes in return.

Sources

http://www.imdiversity.com/Villages/Asian/family_lifestyle_traditions/lunar_new_year/wang_sol__korean.asp

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