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	history of korea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Under the Jin Dynasty, the Chinese rule still was present, but since it was a weak dynasty, the Xianbei, Tungus or proto-Mongol nomads took advantage of the situation, created their own Yan kingdom (not the Yan of the Warring States era!).Finally, Goguryeo reconquered the commanderies.
		The Joseon Dynasty moved the capital to Hanseong (formerly Hanyang; modern-day Seoul) in 1394 and adopted Confucianism as the country's official religion, resulting in much loss of power and wealth by the Buddhists.
		Joseon (as Korea was called during the Joseon Dynasty) suffered invasions by Japan from 1592 to 1598 (see Seven-Year War).
	www.yourencyclopedia.net /history_of_korea.html (4094 words)

	Online Encyclopedia and Dictionary - Korea
		The Joseon era also presided over progress in traditional arts and crafts, such as pottery with white celadon glazes, finer silk and better paper, beautiful fans and clothes, and the completion of the Korean alphabet, hangul.
		Even though Korea is no longer one nation in real political terms, it is very much alive in the minds of Koreans and as an ethno-cultural space critical to Korean national identity.
		Joseon could not keep foreign powers at bay forever, however, and soon several powers were competing for influence in Korea.
	www.fact-archive.com /encyclopedia/Korea (3526 words)

	history of korea information
		Under the Jin Dynasty, the Chinese rule still was present, but since it was a weak dynasty, the Xianbei, Tungus or proto-Mongol nomads took advantage of the situation, creating their own Yan kingdom (not the Yan of the Warring States era).
		The eighteenth century Joseon historian Yu Deukgong was probably the first to advocate the proper study of Balhae as part of Korean history, and it was he who coined the term "North-South Period" to refer to the era when Silla and Balhae existed side by side.
		Joseon (as Korea was called during the Joseon Dynasty) dealt with invasions by Japan from 1592 to 1598 (see Seven-Year War).
	www.global-terror.com /korea/history-of-korea.htm (2550 words)

	Joseon_Dynasty (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The House of the Junju Yi-Shi, The Royal Family of the Joseon Dynasty, or Ishi Wangjo, was the final ruling Imperial dynasty of Korea, lasting from 1392 until 1910.
		During the Joseon Dynasty, a centralized administrative system was installed based on Confucian yangban scholars who acted as the counsellors to the king, and made up most of the officer class of the imperial army.
		Some relatives of the Joseon Dynasty were encouraged to disperse for the sake of their own preservation, and are now American citizens today, living and working in the United States in the private sectors as ordinary citizens in the Pacific west coast.
	goc.subdomain.de /Joseon_Dynasty (2241 words)

	Talk:Joseon Dynasty - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Joseon rulers did not refer to themselves as Emperors until 1894, after the establishment of the T'ae Han Cheguk.
		This is because Prince Yi Kun, the elder brother of Prince Yi Woo, took upon a Japanese Citizenship in 1947 and is therefore considered to be unsuitable for the Korean heritage.
		Joseon seems to have information in it not strictly related to the dynasty but to the use of the term in a more general sense; however, I don't know enough about it to really judge.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Talk:Joseon_Dynasty (1619 words)

	Korea - free-definition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In 1392, a Goryeo general, Yi Seong-gye, overthrew the Goryeo king in a coup d'état and established a new dynasty: the Joseon Dynasty.
		In 1895, Queen Min of Joseon, the last empress of Korea, was killed by a group of assassins that are believed to have been under the command of the Japanese minster to Korea, Miura Goro.
		Before the Three Kingdoms Period "Old Joseon" was the first Korean state.) In the 660s, the kingdoms of Baekje;백제 and Goguryeo;고구려 came under the control of Silla, and Korea was called "Silla" (or Unified Silla;신라or 통일신라 by modern historians) from then until the 10th century.
	www.free-definition.com /Korea.html (2003 words)

	Korea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Joseon was allied with the Chinese Emperor Hongwu.
		The Joseon Dynasty moved the capital to Hanseong (now Seoul), built the Gyeongbok Palace, and adopted Confucianism as the state ideology.
		Prior to the 1870s, Joseon's agreements with China required that trade in ginseng, minerals such as iron and gold, and rice, were regulated as per old trade agreements going back to the Ming dynasty.
	toshare.dynup.net /en/Korea.htm (3103 words)

	Joseon Dynasty - Enpsychlopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Joseon Dynasty (alternatively, Choson or Chosun) was the final ruling dynasty of Korea, lasting from 1392 until 1910.
		In addition, the Ming Dynasty was weakened and nearly bankrupt for helping Korea which lead to the destruction of the Ming Dynasty by the Manchu invasion of China, and lead to the establishment of the new Qing Dynasty.
		Technically, 1894 marks the end of the Joseon period, as the official name of the state was changed; however, the Yi Dynasty would still reign, albeit perturbed by Japanese intervention, until the Japanese annexation of the Korean peninsula in 1910.
	www.grohol.com /psypsych/Joseon_Dynasty (1854 words)

	++ ICOLD 2004 May 16~22, 2004, Seoul ++++++++++++++++++++++ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Seoul has been the center of politics, economy, culture, and transportation of Korea for six centuries since Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty, moved the capital here in the third year (1394) of his reign.
		Built in 1394 as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) by its founder King Taejo, it is the most comprehensive and grandest of the five palaces of the Joseon Dynasty.
		In the latter Joseon period, Gyeonghuigung served as the secondary palace for the king, and because it was at the west side of Seoul, it was also called Seogwol.
	www.icold2004-seoul.or.kr /7seoulkorea/about_seoul.htm (1188 words)

	North Korea Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Even though Korea is no longer one nation in real political terms, it is very much alive in the minds of Koreans and as an ethno-cultural space critical to Korean national identity (social science)identity.
		In 1392 a Goryeo general, King Taejo of JoseonYi Seong-gye, overthrew the Goryeo king in a coup d'état and established a new dynasty: the Joseon Dynasty.
		The name Joseon was chosen by the Chinese Emperor Hongwu EmperorHongwu, an act which shows Yi Seong-gye aligned himself with the Ming government.
	www.echostatic.com /index.php?title=North_Korea (3753 words)

	Travel in Korea: Seoul Historical Museum (Seoul City)
		Exhibitions are categorized into four zones principally evolving around the Joseon Dynasty era to offer a comprehensive look into the landscape of Seoul, lifestyles of Seoul citizens, culture of Seoul and development of Seoul as a city.
		Focuses on the way of life of those who lived in the city during the Joseon era when Seoul was the center of politics, administration, culture and economy and illustrates the unique characteristics and historical context of the city.
		Captures the essence of cultural life during the Joseon era by introducing: Court Life - the heart and height of the Joseon Dynasty culture; Scholarship - the core of the culture of the ruling class; and Arts - the elegant and sophisticated culture and art from the era.
	www.lifeinkorea.com /cgi-bin/travel2.cfm?TravelID=344 (721 words)

	Korea Details, Meaning Korea Article and Explanation Guide
		Go-Joseon (also called Tan-gun Joseon) which means “land of the morning calm” comes to power in 2333 BC after the nation of Bai-dal dissipates.
		Korea has contact with the Chinese in the 9th century BC when the Zhou Dynasty (1122 BC - 256 BC) push the Yin to collapse and their subjects Kija flees into Go-Joseons domain.
		Allied with the Chinese Tang Dynasty Silla would gain the upper hand leading to the overthrow of the other Kingdoms.
	www.e-paranoids.com /k/ko/korea.html (3273 words)

	History of Korea - free-definition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Those commanderies were known for its strong cultural influence on Korea, such as the spread of Chinese script and Confucian philosophy.
		Since the establishment of the Sui Dynasty in China, the kingdom continued to suffer from Chinese invasion until conquered by the allied Tang- Silla forces in 668.
		The Japanese assassinated Queen Min, who resisted their domination by seeking Russian help, but they were forced to retreat from Korea for a while.
	www.free-definition.com /History-of-Korea.html (2461 words)

	Korean National Heritage Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The annals of the Joseon Dynasty comprise 1,893 books covering 472 years (1392 -1863) of the history of the Joseon Dynasty, from the reign of King Taejo, the founder, to the end of the reign of King Cheoljong.
		First, the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty are the authentic records of one dynasty which cover the longest period of time.
		Last, the Annals of Joseon Dynasty are treasured historic, political, and diplomatic material for research on the relations of Japan, Manchuria, China, and the Ryukyus.
	heritage.go.kr /eng/mem/mem_02.jsp (1133 words)

	History of Korea
		Those commanderies were known for its strong cultural influence on Korea, e.g.
		the spread of Chinese script and Confucian philosophy.\nAfter the Han dynasty perished, the Gongsun clan still ruled some of the commanderies and parts of Southern Manchuria, yet soon their territories were conquered by Goguryeo.
		Main article: Joseon Dynasty In 1392 a Korean general, Yi Seonggye, was sent to China to campaign against the Ming Dynasty, but instead he allied himself with the Chinese, and returned to overthrow the Goryeo king and establish a new dynasty.
	encyclopedia.codeboy.net /wikipedia/h/hi/history_of_korea.html (2040 words)

	A2ZcityHotel.com -Places to visit in Seoul, Korea. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The palaces still standing in Seoul were built during the 500-year Joseon dynasty, beginning around the late 14th century.
		One of the five palaces of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) was constructed in 1405, as an auxiliary palace.
		On Sunday the enormous Riverside Park is packed with picnickers frolicking in the swimming pool; in spring, autumn and winter the pool becomes a roller/ice rink.
	www.a2zcityhotel.com /guide/guide_seoul_attraction.cfm (764 words)

	Korea - Linix Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Paleolithic and archaeologic evidence indicates that humans have lived in Korea for at least 70,000 years and early proto-humans, early humans, for 2.5 million years.
		Although Hideyoshi was virtually defeated by the expeditionary Ming and Joseon armies and navies, the Seven-Year War subjected Korea to great destruction and suffering and weakened the Ming Dynasty.
		However, in 1895, Queen Min of Joseon, the last empress of Korea, was killed by a group of Japanese who are believed to have been under the command of the Japanese ambassador to Korea, Miura Goro.
	web.linix.ca /pedia/index.php/Korea (3693 words)

	The world's top joseon dynasty websites (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		During the Joseon Dynasty, a centralized administrative system was installed and Confucianism adopted.
		More than a century later, in the 17th century, the Manchus defeated the Ming dynasty, and the Korean rulers were forced to pay tribute to the Chinese rulers.
		This ended the Joseon Dynasty and began a 35 year period of Japanese atrocities including millions of Koreans subjected to slave labor, forced prostitution, murder, torture, and "Japanization".
	dirs.org /wiki-article-tab.cfm/joseon_dynasty (337 words)

	Articles - Jeong Dojeon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Jeong's political ideas had a lasting impact on Joseon Dynasty politics.
		It was largely on this basis that he legitimized the overthrow of the Goryeo dynasty, arguing that the Goryeo rulers had given up their right to rule.
		Jeong divided society into three classes: a large lower class of agricultural laborers and craftsmen, a middle class of literati, and a small upper class of bureaucrats.
	www.kamero.net /articles/Jeong_Dojeon (417 words)

	Joseon Dynasty - guideofcasinos.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Eventually, Hanja in the 3rd for 4th century AD is taught to Japan with Korea's grammatical idiosyncracies which later influence the Japanese written language.
		The element of surprise and use of European firearms by the Japanese left most of the southern peninsula occupied within months, with both Pyongyang and Seoul captured.
		In 1910 Japanese annexation of the Korean peninsula effectively ends the Yi Dynasty rule.
	www.guideofcasinos.com /Joseon_Dynasty.html (2804 words)

	Jeong Dojeon - Enpsychlopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Jeong Dojeon (1342-1398), also known by the pen name Sambong, was a medieval Korean scholar and politician.
		He was an influential Neo-Confucian ideologue and served as a close advisor to Yi Seonggye, the founder of the Joseon dynasty.
		Jeong's family had emerged from commoner status some four generations before, and slowly climbed up the ladder of government service.
	www.grohol.com /psypsych/Jeong_Dojeon (485 words)

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		The mezzanine also offers a bird's eye view of the permanent exhibition hall so that you can again enjoy the exhibits from a different viewpoint.History Learning Corner Created mostly for children, the Area offers a variety of utensils and tools used during the Joseon Dynasty for scientific research, recreation and daily life.
		Supported by 48 stone pillars and set in a lotus pond, the pavilion was a favored place for the King to entertain visiting dignitaries.
		King Taejo, founder of the Chosun Dynasty and builder of Gyeongbok Palace, had the pavilion erected on this man-made lake in the western section of the palace.
	carlosdehesa4.itgo.com /corea.doc (3936 words)

	Sejong of Joseon - ArtPolitic Encyclopedia of Politics : Information Portal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Sejong of Joseon - ArtPolitic Encyclopedia of Politics : Information Portal
		King Sejong the Great (세종대왕 ; 世宗大王) (April 10, 1397-February 10, 1450), born Yi Do (이도 ; 李祹), was the fourth ruler of the Joseon Dynasty[?] of Korea from 1419–1450 and a skilled linguist who created Han-geul, the native Korean alphabet.
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	www.artpolitic.org /infopedia/ki/King_Sejong_the_Great.html (370 words)

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