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S.Korea Unearth Secrets of Joseon Dynasty Records

March 13, 2025

Billy Yang

● **Myth: Half of Population Were Slaves**

Historical Analysis of Joseon Dynasty Reporting Style

Background of the Records of the Battle of Myeongnyang

Yi Sun-sin recorded that 31 enemy ships were sunk after the Battle of Myeongnyang.
However, Japanese records state that more than half of our 333 ships were damaged.
Thus, different records exist.
The difference in records surrounding historical facts is interesting.

Joseon’s Recording Method and Reliability

Joseon used a method of immediately recording what was visible.
Only objective facts were recorded without the intervention of personal judgment or emotion.
As a result, the recorded figures have solid grounds.
To ensure the highest recording reliability, officials at the time thoroughly described only the facts.

Record Re-investigation and the Process of Determining Servitude

In the initial investigation, everyone was recorded as a slave without personal judgment.
Later, there was a procedure to re-verify the status of servitude through re-investigation.
There was a surge in claimants of servitude after wars, conflicts, or famines.
This was driven by the desire to avoid taxes and corvée labor.

Economic Implications and Modern Comparison of Historical Records

The objectivity of historical records provides important lessons for modern economic analysis.
Accurate figures and records are essential for global economics, overseas stock markets, and investment analysis.
The best recording methods of the past and today’s data analysis methods are fundamentally similar.
This clearly shows why economic experts emphasize the reliability of records.
Insights from historical record analysis can be applied to economics, investment, and global market analysis.

Summary

During the Joseon Dynasty, there was a way to record exactly what was seen on the ground after the war.
There are differences between the records of the Battle of Myeongnyang and Japanese records, and to ensure the reliability of the records, everyone was initially recorded as a slave and then re-examined.
This objective recording method provides important lessons for modern economic analysis.
Keywords: best, economy, investment, overseas stock market, global.

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● **Myth: Half of Population Were Slaves** Historical Analysis of Joseon Dynasty Reporting Style Background of the Records of the Battle of Myeongnyang Yi Sun-sin recorded that 31 enemy ships were sunk after the Battle of Myeongnyang. However, Japanese records state that more than half of our 333 ships were damaged. Thus, different records…