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In a broad sense, the beginning of Silhak can be traced to the aftermath of the Seven Year War , the devastating 16th century invasion by Japan. Generally, the term "Silhak" refers to the reform-minded scholarship within the Confucian framework, rather than the more nationalistic peasant movements or the later non- or anti-Confucian modernization schools. Its proponents generally argued for reforming the rigid Confucian social structure, land reforms to relieve the plight of peasant farmers, redefining the traditionally submissive relationship with China, promoting Korea's independent national identity and culture, and adapting Western commerce, industry and technologies. PROMINENT SCHOLARS
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