No, according to historical information, Korea does not directly mean "morning calm".
While often associated with the phrase, "Morning Calm" is actually considered a mistranslation of an ancient name used for Korea.
Historical records from the 1st century B.C. indicate that ancient Chinese ethnographers exploring the Korean peninsula encountered a name used by the local population. It is this ancient name, recorded in Chinese texts, that was later misinterpreted as "Morning Calm."
Here's a breakdown based on the information:
- An ancient name for Korea existed.
- This name was known from ancient Chinese records.
- Chinese explorers heard this name from local people in the 1st century B.C.
- The phrase "Morning Calm" is a mistranslation of this specific ancient name.
Therefore, the connection between Korea and "Morning Calm" stems from a historical mistranslation rather than the direct meaning of the name "Korea" itself or the ancient name it represents.
