The Millennial History and Culture of Silla - On the Occasion of Publication

Aug 21, 2026

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A publication foreword for The Millennial History and Culture of Silla, spanning the birth of the Silla Dynasty to the emergence of the Goryeo Dynasty. It explains the series’ chronological approach and broad coverage of Silla’s politics, economy, society, and culture, created as a professional yet accessible compendium. The text emphasizes the compilation’s educational value for future generations, its role in reestablishing national self-identity and pride, and its potential support for culture and tourism. It also highlights a five-year, multi-volume effort led by specialists.

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On the Occasion of Publication

Scope and Structure of the Compendium

Purpose and Educational Value

Compilation Process and Impact

Summary The Millennial History and Culture of Silla History Source Materials Central Buddhist Museum Cheongju National Museum Daegu National Museum Gaya National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage Gyeongju National Museum Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage Haeinsa Seongbo Museum Japan Shosoin National Museum of Korea NAVER Yeongnam Institute of Cultural Properties Kwon Deuk-young LeeYoung-ho Notes 1. This compendium spans the birth of the Silla Dynasty to the emergence of the Goryeo Dynasty. 2. This compendium is divided into sections on history and culture based on the content of the relevant series of research books. 3. This compendium was compiled as a material for general education with professionalism. 4. The compilers were selected from among the compilers of The Millennial History and Culture of Silla. 5. The original manuscripts in Korean were proofread and checked by working level staff. 6. The translations into foreign languages were checked by native speakers who have majored in the relevant fields. 7. Photo materials were included in the relevant series of research books and source materials. 8. The marking of terminologies in foreign languages followed the general usage in academic circles. The marking of proper names in English followed the Rules on Romanization. On the occasion of publication The Silla Dynasty, which lasted for one thousand years, accomplished the great feat of unifying the three ancient kingdoms on the Korean Peninsula into one, the first great achievement of the Korean nation, and created a splendid civilization during its heyday. Silla displayed a unique openness and progressive spirit and exchanged culture and civilization with many other countries via the Silk Road. However, it is a matter of some regret that there has yet to be published a history book featuring a comprehensive and systematic survey of Silla’s history. Thus, we at the Gyeongsangbuk-do government began the project of compiling Silla’s history as inhabitants of the former domain of the ancient dynasty, with a historic sense of mission to explore the ethnic roots of the Korean nation. The Millennial History and Culture of Silla is thought to be the largest series of books concerning Silla’s history. The series approaches the history of Silla in chronological order, ranging from the emergence of Saroguk, which was the matrix of Silla, through the unification of the entire Korean nation and the peninsula into one and finally, to the foundation of Goryeo. The series was compiled in an easyto-understand way and covers Silla’s politics, economy, society, and culture. The compilation and publication of a series of books about the 1,000-year history of Silla constituted a huge project, but we thought it was a worthwhile effort given the enormity of Silla’s history and the status of the dynasty as the wellspring of our present culture. The compilation of the series has been a long slow march, taking five years from the symposium we held in 2011 to discuss how to write it. It is a laborious work composed of more than 12,000 pages in 30 volumes made with the concerted efforts of some 136 Korean specialists in Silla history. It is the result of the knowledge, expertise, and conscientious work of the members of the compilation committee, the editing committee, and the writing staff. The compilation of the series is not simply a record of past events. The important thing is to reestablish our self-identity by reviewing a major part of the history of our nation and restoring our sense of pride. We believe that the fruit of this work will serve as a precious resource for the history education of future generations, and that it will open the way to introducing the history of the Silla Dynasty as an outward-looking state that engaged in cultural exchanges with many other states. We also believe that the myriad stories, myths, legends, and cultural heritage objec

FAQs

What time span does the compendium cover?

It spans from the birth of the Silla Dynasty to the emergence of the Goryeo Dynasty.

How is the series organized and what does it cover?

It follows a chronological approach and covers Silla’s politics, economy, society, and culture, based on the research series’ content.

Why was the compilation undertaken and what value does it aim to deliver?

It aims to reestablish national self-identity and pride, support history education for future generations, and provide cultural resources for wider engagement and tourism.

Aug 21, 2026

Uploaded by Finn