We have always maintained our courtesy by sending our emissaries to the distant land of Your Majesty. With your grace we have governed our land in dignity, without disgracing our ancestors despite our humbleness. Although we have wanted to pay our homage by sailing to you, our way is often hampered by the ruthless country of Koguryo, which is bent on plundering and harassing its bordering peoples. For this reason our way is often blocked and our tributes are lost. Sometimes we can make it to your land, but often we cannot. Lest Paekche fall, we were ready to dispatch an army of a million to strike Koguryo, encouraged by the cheering voice of justice. However, my father and brother were lost suddenly just before our campaign. We had to stay behind to offer our memorial services in a temporary shrine in honor of the deceased. However we cannot stay behind forever. We are now ready in armor and in spirit to carry out the revenge we wish for for our father and brother. Our loyal soldiers are ready to fight the enemy with courage and determination. With your grace and support we are ready to conquer this ruthless enemy, which we will do to the honor of Your Majesty. We, your loyal subjects, have been dutifully governing our people and humbly request that you grant us the title of King, the Andong Martial, Ruler of Wae, Shilla, Imna, Kaya, Jinhan, and Mahan. [page 7] Gilt Bronze Crown from Ipchomni-Chollado Bilt Bronze Crown from Funayame Tomb, Japan [page 8] Gilt Bronze Shoes from Ipchomni-Chollapukdo Gilt Bronze Shoes from Funayama Tomb, Japan [page 9] Kim Iryop: Pioneer Writer/Reformer in Colonial Korea Bonnie B.C. Oh INTRODUCTION Kim Iryop1 (金一葉 1896-1971) was a pioneer feminist, an essayist/poet, and a Buddhist nun. Until the late 1970s, she was not well known as a serious literary figure, perhaps for three main reasons: 女流 first, contemporary literary critics did not regard Iryop and other women writers (yoryu chakka as deserving of serious consideration; second, her reputation as an advocate of rights women’s overshadowed her literary accomplishments; and third, her literary activities were not well publicized
We have always maintained our courtesy by sending our emissaries to the distant land of Your Majesty. With your grace we have governed our land in dignity, without disgracing our ancestors despite our humbleness. Although we have wanted to pay our homage by sailing to you, our way is often hampered by the ruthless country of Koguryo, which is bent on plundering and harassing its bordering peoples. For this reason our way is often blocked and our tributes are lost. Sometimes we can make it to your land, but often we cannot. Lest Paekche fall, we were ready to dispatch an army of a million to strike Koguryo, encouraged by the cheering voice of justice. However, my father and brother were lost suddenly just before our campaign. We had to stay behind to offer our memorial services in a temporary shrine in honor of the deceased. However we cannot stay behind forever. We are now ready in armor and in spirit to carry out the revenge we wish for for our father and brother. Our loyal soldiers are ready to fight the enemy with courage and determination. With your grace and support we are ready to conquer this ruthless enemy, which we will do to the honor of Your Majesty. We, your loyal subjects, have been dutifully governing our people and humbly request that you grant us the title of King, the Andong Martial, Ruler of Wae, Shilla, Imna, Kaya, Jinhan, and Mahan. [page 7] Gilt Bronze Crown from Ipchomni-Chollado Bilt Bronze Crown from Funayame Tomb, Japan [page 8] Gilt Bronze Shoes from Ipchomni-Chollapukdo Gilt Bronze Shoes from Funayama Tomb, Japan [page 9] Kim Iryop: Pioneer Writer/Reformer in Colonial Korea Bonnie B.C. Oh INTRODUCTION Kim Iryop1 (金一葉 1896-1971) was a pioneer feminist, an essayist/poet, and a Buddhist nun. Until the late 1970s, she was not well known as a serious literary figure, perhaps for three main reasons: first, contemporary literary critics did not regard Iryop and other women writers (yoryu chakka 女流 as deserving of serious consideration; second, her reputation as an advocate of women’s rights overshadowed her literary accomplishments; and third, her literary activities were not well publicized