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600 Years Of Sino-Korean Relations

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Crossroads of Belief: Christianity and Reform in 19th Century Korea

This chapter explores the influence of Western ideas, especially Christianity, on 19th-century Korea amidst the Confucian backdrop of the Joseon dynasty. It examines the tension between established beliefs and new concepts, revealing how social inequities propelled Christianity's spread among marginalized groups while also discussing reform movements and the interplay of local and foreign ideologies.

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