The Establishment of the National Name ‘Daehan’ and the Rejection of the Kija Joseon Theory

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This analysis explores the historical shift from the name ‘Joseon’ to ‘Daehan’ and the rejection of the Kija Joseon theory.
Historical analysis of the name change from ‘Joseon’ to ‘Daehan’
Examination of scholarly critiques regarding Kija Joseon theory
Comparison of perspectives from Korean, Japanese, and Chinese academia.
The name ‘Daehan’ was adopted to signify a sovereign independent state after the Sino-Japanese War.
The Kija Joseon theory faced critical challenges starting with Shin Chae-ho's works, culminating in its rejection by the 1919 Provisional Government.
Modern historical methods helped overcome the inherent contradictions of the Kija Joseon narrative.

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This historical analysis examines the shift to the name ‘Daehan’ in Korea, indicating a new national identity and sovereignty.

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Won-chin Cho (2025) studied this question.

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