Slavery in Korea existed in various forms from its origins in antiquity over 2,000 years ago to its gradual abolition in the late Joseon period, beginning in the 18th century and culminating in 1894.
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Slavery in Korea existed since before the Three Kingdoms of Korea period, approximately 2,000 years ago. The earliest record of slavery in Korea is the Eight Prohibitions See more

During Japanese rule over Korea around World War II, some Koreans were used in forced labor by the Japanese, in conditions which have been compared to slavery. These included women forced into sexual slavery by the Imperial Japanese Army before and during … See more

The term nobi is often translated as "slave", "serf" or "servant" into English. However, it is debated what translation is most appropriate due to historical facts and because existing English words are loaded with Western connotations that come with … See more

• History of slavery in Asia
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• Ellen Salem (1978). Slavery in Medieval Korea. Columbia University., PhD dissertation
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