Sadae

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Bureau of Interpreters: The Linguistic Engine of Joseon Diplomacy

Bureau of Interpreters: The Linguistic Engine of Joseon Diplomacy For centuries, the Korean peninsula existed as a diplomatic crossroads, surrounded by powerful neighbors with vastly diff...

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Sadae: The Confucian Philosophy of Korean Diplomacy

Sadae: The Confucian Philosophy of Korean Diplomacy In the study of pre-modern East Asian international relations, few concepts are as pivotal as Sadae (Korean: 사대; Hanja: 事大). Literally ...

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