An Analysis of the Structure and Content of Sinpyeon Hwahak (1907) and Its Historical Significance in Korean Science Education 


Vol. 70,  No. 1, pp. 56-65, Feb.  2026
10.5012/jkcs.2026.70.1.56


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This study analyzes the structure, content, and linguistic features of Sinpyeon Hwahak (新編化學), a chemistry textbook published in 1907, to explore its significance in the history of Korean science education. Compiled by Ahn Hyeong-jung and edited by Hyun Gong-ryeom, it represents an early attempt to introduce modern chemistry during the Korean Empire period. The textbook systematically presents basic chemical concepts such as elements, molecules, and reactions in Part I, and applies them to practical chemistry in Part II. It employs a logical conceptual sequence and Sino-Korean terminology familiar to learners. Linguistically, it shows a transitional mixture of Sino-Korean terms, Japanese translation patterns, and Korean explanations. The use of 42 figures and 24 tables reflects an integrated approach linking theory, experiment, and practice. Sinpyeon Hwahak thus provided a foundation for modern chemical education in Korea.

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[IEEE Style]

J. Kim, D. Park, J. Park, "An Analysis of the Structure and Content of Sinpyeon Hwahak (1907) and Its Historical Significance in Korean Science Education," Journal of the Korean Chemical Society, vol. 70, no. 1, pp. 56-65, 2026. DOI: 10.5012/jkcs.2026.70.1.56.

[ACM Style]

Jihye Kim, Dahye Park, and Jongseok Park. 2026. An Analysis of the Structure and Content of Sinpyeon Hwahak (1907) and Its Historical Significance in Korean Science Education. Journal of the Korean Chemical Society, 70, 1, (2026), 56-65. DOI: 10.5012/jkcs.2026.70.1.56.

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