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Department of Korean History

Department of Korean History

The Department of Korean History educates students to analyze individuals and society using historical knowledge. Students will compare the past with the present by understanding history and understanding historical figures through the reading of historical documents.

  • 166
    Lee Ikjoo Professor
    • Late Goryeo political history and international relations
    • Humanities building # 5-325
    • +82-2-6490-2558
    • Lijoo@uos.ac.kr
  • 13
    Bae Woosung Professor
    • Late Joseon thought and cultural history
    • Humanities building # 5-425
    • +82-2-6490-2560
    • sungdd@uos.ac.kr
  • 169
    Kim Jongseob Professor
    • History of ancient China
    • Humanities building # 5-424
    • +82-2-6490-2561
    • jskim510@uos.ac.kr
  • 951
    Yeom Bokgyu Professor
    • History of modern and contemporary Korean cities
    • Humanities building # 5-326
    • +82-2-6490-2562
    • pkyum1@uos.ac.kr
  • 982
    Shin Heekwon Professor
    • Korean archaeology
    • Humanities building # 5-423
    • +82-2-6490-2555
    • shinhk@uos.ac.kr
  • 1103
    Park JunHyung Professor
    • History of modern Korea
    • Humanities building # 5-323
    • +82-2-6490-2557
    • pjh0802@uos.ac.kr
  • 1135
    An JeongJun Professor
    • History of ancient Korea (Goguryeo)
    • Humanities building # 5-426
    • +82-2-6490-2556
    • kkyuri21@uos.ac.kr
  • 1624
    Moon Mira Professor
    • History of modern Korea (North Korean)
    • Humanities building # 5-324
    • +82-2-6490-2559
    • replay77777@uos.ac.kr
  • 168
    Chung Jaejeong Professor
    • History of modern Korea (economics); history of Korea–Japan relations
    • chungjj@uos.ac.kr
  • 170
    Park hihyun Professor
    • Korean prehistoric archaeology (Paleolithic; Bronze Age)
    • hipark@uos.ac.kr
  • 1104
    Lee Johnhee Professor
    • History of Joseon
    • +82-2-6490-2551
    • johnhlee@hanmail.net
  • 167
    Lee Wootae Professor
    • History of ancient Korea; history of Silla
    • uminlwt@naver.com
  • 165
    Yeom Inho Professor
    • History of modern and contemporary Korea; history of the Korean independence movement
    • yhist@uos.ac.kr
Degree Requirements
Courses Credits
General
Studies
(required)
Total: 12
credits
Presentation and Discussion (Spring) 2
English Reading & Writing (Spring) 1
English Speaking Ⅰ (Spring) 1
Practical Chinese Character (Spring) 2
Technical Writing (Fall) 2
English Reading & Grammar (Fall) 1
English Speaking Ⅱ (Fall) 1
English Listening (Spring) 1
Integrative English (Fall) 1
General
Studies
(elective)
Total: 15
credits
Society and Ideology Ⅱ (Spring&Fall) 3
History and Philosophy Ⅱ (Spring&Fall) 3
Literature and Art Ⅱ (Spring&Fall) 3
Understanding about Nature (Spring&Fall) 3
Advanced General Studies (Spring&Fall) 3
Major Courses
(Required)
Total: 6
credits
Introduction to Korean History (Spring) 3
Korean History in English (Fall) 3
Major
Courses
Required 6
Elective 54
Other 43
Total 130
Course List
Course
Number
Course Title School Year Semester Credit Lecture
(hours)
Practice
(hours)
53060 Introduction to Korean History

Freshmen

Spring 3 3 0
53417 Career Development Counseling Ⅰ Spring&Fall 0 1 0
53404 Korean History in English Fall 3 3 0
53430 Urban history and GIS Fall 3 3 0
53418 Career Development Counseling Ⅱ Spring&Fall 0 1 0
53009 Contemporary History of Korea

Sophomore

Spring 3 3 0
53081 Theory and Practice of Historical Writing Spring 3 3 0
53089 History of Chinese Traditional Society Spring 3 3 0
53416 Reading Historical Materials in English Spring 3 3 0
53008 Modern History of Korea Fall 3 3 0
53027 Prehistory of Korea Fall 3 3 0
53406 History of Korean Crafts Fall 3 3 0
53415 Reading Historical Materials in Chinese Classics Fall 3 3 0
53006 Ancient History of Korea

Junior

Spring 3 3 0
53059 History of Chosun Dynasty Spring 3 3 0
53423 Korean urban history Spring 3 3 0
53407 History of International Relationship in Modern & Contemporary Spring 3 3 0
53410 History of Korean Painting Spring 3 3 0
53411 Study of Historical Ruins & Sites Spring 3 3 0
53041 History of National Movement for Independence in Korea Fall 3 3 0
53058 History of Koryo Dynasty Fall 3 3 0
53064 Historical Introduction to Korean Society and Economy Fall 3 3 0
53069 Writing a Historial Thesis Fall 3 3 0
53083 History of Chinese Modern Society Fall 3 3 0
53412 Western Ancient & Medieval History Fall 3 3 0
53440 A Study on the Korean Traditional Society through Literal Data Fall 3 3 0
53429 History & culture comprehensive design

Senior

Spring&Fall 3 1 4
53075 Interchange History between Korea and World Spring 3 3 0
53092 Historical Understanding of Current Issues in Korean Society Spring 3 3 0
53408 Western Modern & Contemporary History Spring 3 3 0
53424 History of Chinese Thought Spring 3 3 0
53413 Introduction to Korean Archaeology Spring 3 3 0
53079 Japanese History Fall 3 3 0
53096 Theory and Practice of Museum Studies Fall 3 3 0
53409 Study of Bibliography & Ancient Documents Fall 3 3 0
53439 Korean Modern Living Culture History Fall 3 3 0
53425 History of Korean Thought Fall 3 3 0
53414 History of International Relationship of East Asia in Pre-modern Period Fall 3 3 0