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Homer B. (Homer Bezaleel) Hulbert
1863–1949
Best known as an American teacher, writer, and advocate who became one of the most devoted foreign champions of Korea, he brought unusual energy to language, history, and public life. His work moved between classrooms, newspapers, and diplomacy, and it still stands out for the depth of his commitment.
3 Audiobooks
The History of Korea (vol. 1 of 2)
by Homer B. (Homer Bezaleel) Hulbert
The History of Korea (vol. 2 of 2)
by Homer B. (Homer Bezaleel) Hulbert
In Search of a Siberian Klondike
by Washington Baker Vanderlip, Homer B. (Homer Bezaleel) Hulbert
About the author
Born in Vermont in 1863, Homer Bezaleel Hulbert graduated from Dartmouth College and went to Korea in 1886. There he taught at the Royal English School in Seoul and became deeply involved in Korean education, journalism, and language study. He wrote widely on Korean history and culture, including The History of Korea and The Passing of Korea.
Hulbert is especially remembered for defending Korean sovereignty during the years of growing Japanese control. Beyond his work as an educator and writer, he spoke out internationally on Korea’s behalf and became closely associated with the Korean independence cause. That combination of scholarship and advocacy made him an unusual public figure for his time.
He died in 1949, after decades of connection to Korea. Today he is often remembered not only as a missionary and historian, but as a foreign friend of Korea whose respect for the country shaped everything he wrote and did.