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23 hours ago · The Joseon Dynasty presided over two periods of great cultural growth, during which Joseon culture created the first Korean tea ceremony, Korean gardens, and extensive historic works. The royal dynasty also built several fortresses and palaces.
4 days ago · Gojong was the 26th monarch of the Joseon dynasty and the last to effectively rule Korea. His efforts to modernize Korea and maintain its independence were overshadowed by increasing Japanese encroachment, leading to Korea’s eventual annexation by Japan in 1910.
5 days ago · Sejong was a monarch of the Joseon dynasty during whose reign (1419–50) cultural achievements in Korea reached their highest point. Sejong is best known for his development of Hangul, the phonetic system for writing the Korean language that is still in use.
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5 days ago · Yeongjo was a king of the Korean Joseon dynasty. Yeongjo reformed taxes, accounting, and the social status of commoners, but his reforms could not keep up with the speed of societal change.
3 days ago · The most popular books on the Joseon dynasty help in better understanding of the most defining period of Korean history. Here is a look.
In the early days of the Joseon Dynasty, King Taejo faced resistance from regional lords who were loyal to the fallen Goryeo Dynasty. The annals detail the conflicts and military campaigns undertaken to subdue these lords and bring the entire Korean Peninsula under the control of the new central government.
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2 days ago · King Sejong the Great (1397 – 1450) King Sejong was the fourth king of the Joseon dynasty, who is best known for the invention of the Korean alphabet Hangeul. Hangeul is the only alphabet in the world in which the inventor, principles of invention and dates of promulgation are known. During his reign, he made many impressive accomplishments ...
