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The origins of
Jeju history have been dated
back to the Stone Age. People
in this age lived in caves
or in the shade around rock
formations. Artifacts such
as chipped stone implements
and bone implements have been
found in Jeju. Remains from
the Bronze Age and Iron Age
including dolmen and polished
stone crafts scattered all
around the island are valuable
records to identify the origin
of Jeju history.
The old names of Jeju are
Do-I, Dongyoungju, Seopna,
Tammona, and Takna.
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Although Jeju
is located off of the southwestern
part of the Korean Peninsula,
it is of geopolitical significance
because it is the geographical
hub between Korea, China and
Japan. In the 14th year of
King Wonjong (1273), the Goryeo
Dynasty was the ruling government
of Jeju that was established
by the Won Country (China).
Jeju was used as a conquest
base for over 100 years.
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The importance of its location was once
again established through the numerous
military establishments that were set
up at the end of World War II. After
liberation, in 1945 and during the Korean
War, the first military training center
was established.
With the recent development of the Jeju
Free International City, its geographical
importance has been increasingly emphasized. |
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6 ~ 7 C: Golden
age of the Tamna Nation. Sea
trade with Japan. Traditional
sailing boats constructed.
Excellent shipbuilding
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During
the reign of Queen Seondeok
during the Shilla Age, the 4th
of the 9 Story Tower of the
Hwangryong Temple was the symbol
of Tamna |
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In 1105
(the 10th year of King Sukjong
of Goryeo), Tamna was abolished.
Incorporated into Goryeo. Tamna
army set up.
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In 1231 (the 18th
year of Gojong of Goryeo)
Mongol invasion.
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In 1271
(the 12th year of Wonjong of
Goryeo). Sambyeolcho headquarters
moved from Jindo to Jeju Island.
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In 1273
(the 14th year of Wonjong of
Goryeo). After Won Country's
rule for 100 years, Jeju used
as a place of exile in the Goryeo
and Joseon Dynasties.
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All cultures have myths
or legends regarding the origin
of the people or tribe. The Samsung
National Foundation Myth is the
foundation myth of Tamna that shows
that Tamna existed in the Age of
Three Countries according to the
"Samgukyusa", "Samguksagi",
"Uamjib" (Shi-yeol Song),
"Cheongumjib" (Sang-heun
Kim), and "Taekniji" (Joong-han
Lee).
As it was in 478 that Tamna Country
paid taxes to the Baekje Dynasty,
Tamna has been confirmed to exist
since the 5th century.
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"Sagi" of
Saracen (BC 45~86): It said that
Jeju was named "Do-I".
"In the middle of the south-west
sea, there was a big island having
15 small towns where all villages
were set and all the people lived."
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According to
"Samgukji Wijidongijeon"
of Jinsoo (AD 233~297), "There
is a big island in the middle of the
western sea of Mahan and a country
named Juho. People who have a bit
small figure and whose language is
different from Han's. They raise cows
and pigs well and use a ship as transportation.
They trade with Han Country."
Likewise, life of Jeju people was
described in the book.
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In addition,
according to "Seosigwachaseol"
of Sagitaeshihwangbongi, there is
a legend that "when Emperor Shi
of Jin, China was boating on the sea,
Seosi from Jae Country happened to
drop at Jeju in order to get a herb
of eternal youth. Few of them left
behind to live in Jeju Island."
(It is said that Seogwipo's name originated
from a carved name on a stone at the
Jeongbang Waterfall.)
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