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도란도란 함께 읽는『우리 건국 이야기 열 가지』. 이 책은 한국역사와 문화가 가진 고유한 멋과 가치를 찾으려는 것을 목표로 하는 우리 이야기 시리즈의 두 번째 책으로, 우리 민족이 어떻게 나라를 세워왔는가를 다룬 책이다. 열 개의 건국 이야기를 따라 우리 민족의 흐름을 살펴보고, 세계에 강력한 한류를 일으키고 있는 한국민족의 역사로 안내한다.

Ten Stories of Korea’s Birth marks the second volume in the Korean Culture & History Series, through which we hope to inform our readers about the charm and value inherent in Korean history and culture. The first book in the series, entitled Ten Most Treasured Korean Classics, is a collection of Korea’s ten classical tales, intended for an international audience. In this second book, we introduce foundational myths of various countries that Korean people had established throughout its long history.
Recently, Korea has been rapidly gaining international recogition. From its semiconductors and automobiles to its food culture, this small land of the Korean peninsula is attracting worldwide attention. At the same time, people all over the world are increasingly showing more interest in the culture and history shaped by our ancestors. It is about time for us, as Koreans, to properly introduce various aspects of our beautiful culture ? its look and taste, and value and meaning ? to this globalized world.
We have published this volume in both Korean and English with English readers in mind. We hope that by reading this book in both languages, readers will be able to better understand the stories within. In addition, Korean and English readers will have the opportunity to learn each other’s expressions.
We hope that the fascinating history of Korea this book offers will reach you through the “Korean Wave.”

Korean Culture & History Series Planning Committee Members

[Author’s Preface]
I began writing this book after hanging a map of the area of Gojoseon and a historical map of Korea on the wall in front of my desk. When looking at these juxtaposed maps of Korea, I can feel the historical journey of the Korean people. It was a very long journey, during which people were constantly searching for a favorable place to live. When they reached a fertile land, they founded a country there, and then, if this country fell, they moved to a new place and founded another country. Although the countries disappeared, the people did not.
Gojoseon ruled a vast territory, extending from the Luan River in the west to Lake Khanka in the east. After Gojoseon declined, Buyeo replaced it, advancing its way through the Manchurian Plain. Goguryeo and Baekje each carried on the spirit of Gojoseon and Buyeo at different locations. Silla annexed Goguryeo and Baekje and cultivated a thousand-year culture, while Balhae regained the lost Manchurian territory and carried on the legacy of Goguryeo. Goryeo unified the ancient kingdoms and opened the medieval period. Joseon became the bridge to the modern age.
The area our people’s footsteps reached was surprisingly vast, and I have tried to convey its immensity in this book. I hope that you, too, will have a map in front of you while you’re reading this book.
I hope you will travel through time and space from Gojoseon to Tamna and feel the breath and spirit of the Korean people.

Gojoseon Wq Shall Widely Benefit the World and All Things in it
Buyeo A Stepping Stone among the Ancient Korean States
Goguryeo I Will Regain Our Ancient Territory of Damul
Baekje We Are the True Descendents of Buyeo
Shilla The Kingdom of Millenial Light
Gaya O Turtle, O Turtle, Give Us Suro
Goryeo The Kingdom that United the Divided Kingdoms
Balhae The Kingdom that Carried on the Spirit of Goguryeo
Joseon The Cuntry that Ruled its People with Virtue
Jeju The Country of a Unique Culture