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| | Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Burma, Tibet, & Mongolia |
 | | The earliest important state in Korea was Old Choson, which began in the 4th century BC and endured until its conquest by the Chinese state of Yen (or Yan) around 300 BC. |
 | | North of the Chinese possessions was Puyo, beginning in the 4th century BC, which later was absorbed by Koguryo, traditionally founded in 57 BC. |
 | | South of Chinese possessions in the Korean penninsula was the state of Chin, beginning in the 2nd century BC. |
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