Examining the Historical and Maritime Significance of the Goryeo Korea-China Route
Marine Cultural Heritage Institute Korea-China Diplomatic Relations 30th Anniversary Academic Conference
The National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage will hold an academic conference on the 19th at the Shangri-La Beach Tourist Hotel in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, under the theme "Korea-China Maritime Routes and the Historical Significance of Maritime Affairs during the Goryeo Dynasty." Marking the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and China, this event will examine the patterns of maritime exchange between the two countries. Domestic and international experts will attend to share research achievements on maritime cultural heritage and establish a professional research cooperation network.
The keynote lecture will be delivered by Professor Kim Seong-gyu of Jeonbuk National University, focusing on East Asia and the relations between the Song and Goryeo dynasties from the 10th to 12th centuries. Following presentations include Professor Moon Kyung-ho of Kongju National University (diplomatic relations with the Ming during King Gongmin and King U’s reigns and changes in envoy routes), Researcher Kang Won-chun of the National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage (maritime routes between Gageodo and Gogunsangundo as seen through the "Goryeodogyeong"), Professor Lee Jeong-cheong of Zhongshan University, China (cultural exchange of currency between Goryeo and Song), Daisuke Tokudome, Curator at the Idemitsu Museum of Arts, Japan (Goryeo’s acceptance of Chinese ceramics), and Visiting Professor Jo Myeong-il of Gunsan University (excavation status and achievements of the maritime route to Gunsando during the Goryeo period).
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The event is open to the public and will also be broadcast on the National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage’s YouTube channel. A representative of the institute stated, "The presentations will be published in the 18th issue of 'Maritime Cultural Heritage' next year for public access."
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