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 | | It is often said that Dangun ascended to the throne in 2333 BC, based on the description of the (1485), but the date differs among historical sources; nevertheless, all of them put it during Yao's reign (traditional dates: -). |
 | | Nevertheless, campaigns to teach the Dangun myth as historical fact in schools partially succeeded in encouraging nationalism and patriotism in those times, with subsequent teachings on the myth becoming more moderate and seeing the symbolism of it as being of equal value. |
 | | Until 1961, the official South Korean era (for numbering years) was called the (단기; 檀紀), which began with 2333 BC, the year of the mythical founding of Joseon by Dangun. |
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