State of Nangnang
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| State of Nangnang | |
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| Hangul: |
낙랑국
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| Hanja: |
樂浪國
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| Revised Romanization: | Nangnang-guk |
| McCune-Reischauer: | Nangnangguk |
According to a theory first advanced by Sin Chae-ho and recently elaborated by Yun Nae-hyeon, an independent state of Nangnang (195BCE - 32CE) existed in the northern Korean peninsula. The State of Nangnang was originally located in the area of Liaoning, but moved the capital city into the area of the Taedong River at 195 BCE[1], .[2].
The theory says that Lelang (Nangnang) commandery as set up by the Chinese Western Han Dynasty existed in Manchuria rather than Korea; hence, Lelang (Nangnang) commandery in Manchuria and independent Nangnang around the Taedong River in Korea were separate entities. Only later, during the Eastern Han Dynasty, was independent Nangnang conquered and incorporated into Goguryeo at 32Ce. The theory goes on to suggest that the two were later confused, leading to the misconception that Lelang Commandery was in Korea instead of Manchuria. [3] , [4].
The source of this theory is one interpretation of a passage from the Samguk Sagi[5]. The passage describes Choe Ri (崔理), a 王 (wang) of Lelang / Nangnang. However, 王 (wang) as used in Classical Chinese can mean both the king of a sovereign state, and the prince of a dependent principality. The theory that posits a separate state of Nangnang is based on the former interpretation rather than the latter. However, Samguk Sagi and Book of Later Han utilize the term "Taesu(太守)" when the local governors in Lelang commandery are mentioned.[6]
The theory is also cast into doubt by the lack of historical sources pointing to the existence of Nangnang. In particular, the only known ruler of the posited state, Choi Ri, is not mentioned in any other historical text.
[edit] References
- ^ 리, 순진 (2001). 평양일대 락랑무덤에 대한 연구(A Research about the Tombs of Nangnang around Pyongyang). 서울: 중심. ISBN 89-89524-05-9.
- ^ >이, 덕일 (2003). 살아있는 한국사 1 - 단군조선에서 후삼국까지 (Active Korean History: From Gojoseon to Posteria Three Kingdoms). 서울: 휴머니스트. ISBN 89-89899-58-3.
- ^ Joseon-sanggo-sa, Che-ho Shin [1]
- ^ 이, 병도 (1989). 한국 상고사 입문(An Introduction to ancient Korean History). 서울: 고려원.
- ^ Samguk Sagi, Kim Bushik
- ^ >이, 덕일 (2005). 교양 한국사 1 - 단군조선에서 후삼국까지 (Korean History for College Students: From Gojoseon to Posteria Three Kingdoms). 서울: 휴머니스트. ISBN 89-5862-052-8.
[edit] External link
- About the Nangnang Tombs in Pyongyang, Social science department, North Korea [2].
