Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) Sightings in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty: Historical Context and Modern Scientific Interpretation
Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) Sightings in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty: Historical Context and Modern Scientific Interpretation 1. Introduction: Mysterious Skies in Korean Historical Records While global interest and research into UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects) have surged in recent decades, surprisingly, Korea’s ancient historical records, such as the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty ( Joseon Wangjo Sillok ), also contain numerous accounts of mysterious lights and objects observed in the sky. Although some of these accounts might be attributed to natural phenomena, the detailed descriptions and the seriousness with which they were recorded have drawn significant attention from contemporary UFO researchers as important historical evidence. This post systematically reviews major UFO-suspected incidents documented in the Annals , arranged chronologically, and examines them within the socio-cultural context of the time—including the role of the Gwansanggam (Bureau of A...