Expanded English edition of Joseon classic 'The Chingbirok' unveiled
Leading international scholars and cultural historians gathered in Seoul on Friday for a high-profile publication ceremony and book talk celebrating the release of the expanded English edition of "The Chingbirok" ("Reprimands and Admonitions: Reflections on the Japanese Invasions of Korea, 1592-1598"). The event was hosted by Ryu Jin, chairman of Poongsan Group, chairman of the Federation of…
On Friday, a prestigious gathering of global scholars and historians took place in Seoul to mark the unveiling of the expanded English edition of the renowned Joseon-era classic, The Chingbirok, also known as Reprimands and Admonitions: Reflections on the Japanese Invasions of Korea, 1592-1598. The auspicious occasion was organized by Ryu Jin, chairman of Poongsan Group and a 13th-generation descendant of the esteemed Ryu Seong-ryong (1542–1607).
Nearly 100 domestic and international academics participated in the event, eager to re-examine the timeless historical significance and worldwide impact of this monumental masterpiece from the Joseon era. Penny Edwards, the director of the Institute of East Asian Studies (IEAS) at UC Berkeley, offered laudatory remarks about the translation, hailing it as "the king of translations."
She emphasized that the volume is a "gift to scholarship" that serves as a reminder of the existence of multiple perspectives in historical narratives, and a groundbreaking intervention that will have lasting consequences for the globalization of Korean literature. Edwards described the book as a "time-traveling device" which will reverberate for years to come, reshaping how the past is perceived and interpreted.
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