고대 한반도문화의 일본전래 —‘07년도 검정 고교일본사교과서를 중심으로—

Abstract

This is the analysis of the relation of the ancient Japanese culture and Korean peninsula described in the Japanese high school history textbook. It shows a great deal of explanation regarding Korean peninsula from Yayoi era to the first half of Asuka era. On the other hand, in most textbooks, there are very little description of Tongil Silla and Balhae since the 7th century. The disparity in description is due to the trend and viewpoint of Japanese academia. Regarding the Korean peninsula, attempts to maintain the objectivity as well as rich contents can be seen although it also contains the mention of Korea as the Continent culture or the mediation of Chinese culture. After the 8th century when the Japanese ancient state was established, Japanese culture is described based on the Chinese culture. During this period, there were large amounts of cultural exchange in Japan with Silla and Balhae; however, the evaluation on the Korean culture is relatively low and simple. This tendency is originated in the incorrect perception that Silla and Balhae were subordinated to Japan as described in “Joku Nihonki”. Researchers’ understanding on the relation of the two countries is based on this historical document, which influenced on the description of cultural history with negative evaluation on Korean culture. The problem could be solved through the academic exchange and the discussion between the Korean and Japanese researchers.