Usan Kingdom

Japanese: 于山国 - うざんこく
Usan Kingdom

...There are many gentle slopes toward the coast, but the coast is made up of sea cliffs. In ancient times, the country of Usan was formed, but in 512 it was unified by Isabu of Silla. The islanders are engaged in agriculture and fishing.

*Some of the terminology that refers to "Usan Kingdom" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…海岸へかけて緩斜地がかなり分布するが,海岸は海食崖となっている。古代,于山(うざん)国が形成されていたが,512年新羅の異斯夫(いしふ)によって統合された。島民は農業と漁業に従事している。…

※「于山国」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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