KLange
2009-10-25 03:54:33 UTC
I have heard it said that some linguists have stated that the limited
evidence available indicates that the extinct language of Goguryeo is
cognate with Old Japanese, but not related with the Korean language
which derived from that of Silla. Also, it's been said that the two
states of Goguryeo and Baekje were both descended from the old state
of Buyeo, and that Baekje not only has ethnic similarities with
Goguryeo but also has extensive ties with Japan, and as a result, the
states of Goguryo, Baekje were speculated to have been old Japonic
states, in addition to Yamato Japan. Whereas modern Korea derived from
Silla, which is ethnically more distant.
On the other hand, linguists who disagree with the theory states that
toponymes (place names) found in the central part of Korean peninsula
may not be of Goguryeo origin, but instead a previous substratum
language of the central and southern part of Korean peninsula, namely
a indigenous Japonic lanuage present in prehistoric times. Some proof
of this argument are as follows.
None of the Japanese-like toponymes have been found in northern Korea
or south-west Manchuria where the historical homeland of Buyeo and
Goguryeo were situated.
Also, some Japanese-like toponymes (such as Japanese-like numeral
found in historical homeland of Silla) are also found in southern
Korea.
What are your opinions on the matter?
evidence available indicates that the extinct language of Goguryeo is
cognate with Old Japanese, but not related with the Korean language
which derived from that of Silla. Also, it's been said that the two
states of Goguryeo and Baekje were both descended from the old state
of Buyeo, and that Baekje not only has ethnic similarities with
Goguryeo but also has extensive ties with Japan, and as a result, the
states of Goguryo, Baekje were speculated to have been old Japonic
states, in addition to Yamato Japan. Whereas modern Korea derived from
Silla, which is ethnically more distant.
On the other hand, linguists who disagree with the theory states that
toponymes (place names) found in the central part of Korean peninsula
may not be of Goguryeo origin, but instead a previous substratum
language of the central and southern part of Korean peninsula, namely
a indigenous Japonic lanuage present in prehistoric times. Some proof
of this argument are as follows.
None of the Japanese-like toponymes have been found in northern Korea
or south-west Manchuria where the historical homeland of Buyeo and
Goguryeo were situated.
Also, some Japanese-like toponymes (such as Japanese-like numeral
found in historical homeland of Silla) are also found in southern
Korea.
What are your opinions on the matter?