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	Taejong of Joseon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Taejong helped his father found a new dynasty by disposing of powerful Confucian officials such as Jeong Mong-ju, who remained loyal to the Goryeo kings.
		Taejong is also known for being responsible for the Oei Invasion of Tsushima Island in 1419.
		Taejong was known for his passion for hunting, considered unseemly in a ruler.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/King_Taejong_of_Joseon (623 words)

	Jeongjong of Joseon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		King Jeongjong of Joseon (1357-1419) was the second king of Joseon (or Chosun) Dynasty (1399-1400).
		He was the second son of the founder and also the first king of the dynasty, King Taejo of Joseon.
		In 1398, King Taejo's fifth son, Yi Bangwon, who later would be King Taejong of Joseon, led a coup along with many military officers and killed the queen, her two sons, Prime Minister Jeong, and many of his factions.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jeongjong_of_Joseon (413 words)

	Home > Pleasanton, CA, California Yellow Pages, Classifieds, Real Estate, Business, Schools, Library and Jobs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), sometimes known as the Yi Dynasty, was a dynasty founded by General Yi Seonggye of the Jeonju clan of Yi in the aftermath of the overthrow of the Goryeo Dynasty at what is today the city of Gaeseong.
		The Joseon Dynasty was the last royal and later imperial dynasty of Korean antiquity, perhaps the longest-lived actively ruling dynasty in East Asia, and one of the longest lasting royal dynasties in world history.
		Taejong\'s next act as king was to revise the existing legislation concerning the taxation of land ownership and the recording of state of subjects.
	www.pleasantoncaus.com /info/Joseon_Dynasty (5737 words)

	Joseon Dynasty (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) (also Choson), sometimes known as the Yi Dynasty, was a dynasty founded by General Yi Seonggye of the Jeonju clan of Yi in the aftermath of the overthrow of the Goryeo Dynasty at what is today the city of Gaeseong.
		The Joseon Dynasty was the last royal and later imperial dynasty of Korean antiquity, perhaps the longest-lived actively ruling dynasty in East Asia, and one of the longest lasting royal dynasties in world history (it was the longest ruling Confucian dynasty).
		Technically, 1894 marks the end of the Joseon period, as the official name of the state was changed; however the Joseon Dynasty would still reign, albeit perturbed by Japanese interventions such as in 1895, when the Japanese murdered Empress Myeongseong of Korea.
	www.orindacaus.com /details/Choson_Dynasty (5738 words)

	Sejong of Joseon
		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.
		Following the principles of Neo-Confucianism[?], Sejong was also a humanitarian[?] who proclaimed that there must be three trials before a final judgment is reached, and he prohibited brutality in the punishment of criminals, such as flogging.
		Sejong was the third son of King Taejong[?] (Yi Bangweon).
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ki/King_Sejong.html (294 words)

	Korean History in a nutshell - China History Forum, chinese history forum
		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).
		Joseon was the name of Korea during most the Joseon Dynasty, which ruled from the fall of Goryeo in 1392 until the beginning of the Republic of Korea in 1919.
	www.chinahistoryforum.com /index.php?showtopic=1898 (8220 words)

	donga.com [english donga]
		The annals of the Joseon Dynasty, regarded as the essence of writing culture, was compiled based on these documents.
		King Taejong held a meeting in his bedroom to evade a chronicler, but the chronicler followed the king carrying paper and a writing brush and recorded by listening to the conversation outside the King’s bedroom.
		The return of the Joseon Dynasty chronicles, which represents a Korean cultural asset to be selected as one of the world heritage artifacts, is significant.
	english.donga.com /srv/service.php3?biid=2006060180048 (466 words)

	Tamna - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The kingdom of Tamna or Tamnaguk ruled Jeju Island from ancient times until it was absorbed by the Korean Joseon Dynasty in 1404.
		However, the kingdom maintained local autonomy until 1404, when King Taejong of Joseon placed it under firm central control and brought the Tamna kingdom to an end.
		One interesting event that took place during these later years of Tamna was the Sambyeolcho Rebellion, which came to a bloody end on Jeju Island in 1274.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Tamna (518 words)

	Cultural Heritage, the source for Koreans' Strength and Dream
		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.
	www.cha.go.kr /english/world_heritage/Joseonwangjosilok.jsp (1125 words)

	Sejong the Great of Joseon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		1418 - 1450) was the fourth ruler of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea.
		Sejong was the third son of King Taejong.
		When King Taejong died in 1418 in June, Sejong was crowned King of Joseon in August and began his rule.
	www.rooseveltfieldnyus.com /info/King_Sejong_the_Great_of_Joseon (1091 words)

	Traditional Pattern in Korea
		Only one king in Korean history has ever been deemed worth enough to be accorded in the title "the Great." He was the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejong, who is universally regarded as the wisest and most gifted ruler in Korean history.
		The long list of accomplishments during his reign is astonishing, to say the least, and probably no other time in Korean history was quite so creative and productive.
		King Taejong, Sejong's father, abdicated in favor of his 21-year old son in 1418, and renaissance in art, literature and science began.
	www.uwm.edu /People/namimkim/newreserch/pages/page1-2.html (476 words)

	Slideshow for Seoul (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Gyeongbokgung was the main and largest palace of the Joseon Dynasty and one of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty in 1394.
		Gyeongbokgung Seoul Date: 17/03/2006 Gyeongbokgung was the main and largest palace of the Joseon Dynasty and one of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty in 1394.
		Joseon architecture Seoul Date: 17/03/2006 The founding of the Joseon dynasty in 1392 brought to power like-minded men steeped in the doctrines of Neo-Confucianism, which had slowly percolated into Korea from China in the 14th century.
	www.christopher-chan.com /gallery2/main.php?g2_view=slideshow.Slideshow&g2_itemId=389 (494 words)

	Korea Bike Tour: Seoul
		Historically, it was the private residence of one of the six most royal subjects of the Joseon Dynasty.
		It is the place where ceremonies of the state, such as new year's greetings to the king by civil and military officials, were held, and where foreign envoys were received.
		King Taejong dug the pond and the pavillion was built in 1412.
	www.ibike.org /ibike/korea/east/1-Seoul.htm (544 words)

	SkyscraperCity - Changduk Palace/Seoul/Korea
		Changduk palace was built during the reign of King Taejong of the Joseon (Chosôn) dynasty from 1405-1412.
		The palace continued to be used until 1910, when the Japanese abolished the Joseon dynasty.
		When the last Joseon king fled in 1910, he left many of his furnishings behind, including a magnificent carriage and a vintage automobile, which are still on display.
	www.skyscrapercity.com /printthread.php?t=165536 (209 words)

	::: Welcome to SaengGeo Jincheon ::: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		He was recorded as a clean-handed officer in King Taejong.
		He was promoted to Chamchanui Jeongbusa in the 6th year of Taejong.
		He is famous for the devotion to parent as he lived in a hut by his father’s grave.
	www.jincheon.go.kr /english/sub04/sub0404_03.jsp (244 words)

	The Ultimate King Sejong the Great of Joseon Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference
		King Sejong the Great (May 6, 1397 - May 18, 1450), born I Do, was the fourth ruler of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea from 1418 to 1450.
		He was also a skilled linguist under whose guidance the native Korean alphabet Hangul was created.
		Sejong was the third son of King Taejong (태종; 太宗) (Yi Bangwon).
	www.dogluvers.com /dog_breeds/King_Sejong_the_Great_of_Joseon (370 words)

	::: Tourism::Sightseeing :::
		Sejongdaewangneung is the tomb of King Sejong (1397-1450) and his wife Queen Soheon of the Joseon Era (1392-1910).
		This is where Empress Myeongseong lived until the age of 16, when she was made queen to Joseon's Emperor Gojong.
		This site was first used in 1408 (8th year of King Taejong's rule) as burial grounds for the Joseon Dynasty's first king.
	english.kg21.net /tour/sightseeingSiteList.jsp?category=h (247 words)

	Dokdo, the easternmost island group of Korean territory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		After Japan plundered Ulleungdo, incurring heavy human casualties, King Taejong of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) ordered the residents of Ulleungdo be brought to the mainland in 1417, under an "empty island" policy that prohibited people from residing on the islands due to concerns for their safety.
		This "empty island" policy for Ulleungdo was then repealed in 1883 when King Gojong implemented a resettlement policy and allowed residents to return to the island.
		During the Edo period (or Tokugawa period,1603-1867), Japan recognized and respected the fact that Ulleungdo and Dokdo were part of Joseon territory.
	www.clickkorea.org /Dokdo/03.htm (691 words)

	KBS WORLD Radio
		Apa yang dilakukan Taejong tersebut tiada lain adalah dendam politik.
		Tanpa belas kasihan Taejong membantai saudara-saudaranya sendiri demi ambisi politiknya, cara keji yang menuai banyak kutukan.
		Selama 18 tahun masa kekuasaan Taejong, keseluruhan kerangka kerja kelembagaan di Joseon berfungsi dengan baik.
	rki.kbs.co.kr /indonesian/korea/korea_click_detail.htm?No=753 (742 words)

	blueDonkey.org » Blog Archive » Gyeongbokgung
		King Taejong dug the pond and rebuilt this pavilion to its grandeur in 1412.
		It was burnt down during the Japanese Invasion of 1592 and restored in the 4th year of King Gojong (1867).
		This is the best example of Joseon time’s pavillion which has 48 granite pillars.
	weblog.bluedonkey.org /?p=268 (230 words)

	TOURISM
		Changdeok Palace happens to be the best preserved and perhaps the most beautiful of the Joseon royal palaces existing in the Seoul area.
		The third Joseon monarch, Taejong, ordered the construction of a separate palace at the foot of Mt. Ungbong, to the east of Gyeongbok Palace.
		Construction work began in 1404 and continued through the reigns of several kings, eventually culminating in Changdeok Palace (Palace of Illustrious Virtue), a paragon of Joseon palace architecture with its magnificent throne hall, administrative buildings, royal residences and rear garden.
	skynews.co.kr /skynews_main/english/TOURISM/tourism_046.htm (797 words)

	Miryang, Kyongsangnam-do (South Korea) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		During the first year of King Taejo's reign (1392) its status was dropped to "Milsung-gun" and its name was returned to "Milseong-bu" in his 3rd year of reign (1394).
		In the 15th year of King Taejong's reign (1415), King Taejong had all the regions with more than 1,000 houses be called "dohobu" and Miryang became "Miryang dohobu" Then in the 32nd year of King Gojong's reign (1895) Korea had been reformed into 36 gun and Miryang was now called "Daegu-bu Miryang-gun".
		On Sep. 30, 1910 Korea now called Joseon was governed by Japan who ordered all administrative districts be named myeon.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/kr-48-my.html (697 words)

	Display Detail Information
		In the first stamps of the series, old bridges that give a hint of the wisdom and artistic sense of Korea's ancestors are introduced.
		Located at Changdeokgung Royal Palace, which is registered as UNESCO's World Cultural Asset, Geumcheongyo Bridge was constructed in 1411 (11th year of King Taejong's reign during the Joseon Dynasty) and is the oldest stone bridge among those remaining in Seoul.
		Standing 12.9 meters long and 12.5 meters wide, two arches are built from the foundation rocks in the stream bed.
	www.pennfamily.org /KSS-USA/20040924-2396.htm (161 words)

	Yi Jachun
		Yi Jachun (이자춘; 李子春; Mongolian name: Ulus Bukha 吾魯思不花; (1315-1360) in China was a minor officer of the Yuan Dynasty (later Goryeo Dynasty) and the father of Yi Seonggye[?], the founder of the Joseon Dynasty[?].
		He was given the Miao Hao Hwanjo (환조; 桓祖) by Taejong.
		When Goryeo captured Shuangcheng, Yi Jachun is said to have sold out to it.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/yi/Yi_Jachun.html (156 words)

	+++ My heart, My city - Gwacheon City +++
		Prince Hyoryeong, born from Queen Mingyeong, is the second son of King Taejong.
		Fond of books and hunting, he often accompanied the hunting trip of his father King Taejong.
		After his younger brother acceded to the throne to become the King Sejong the Great, he frequented to Yeonjuam Hermitage away from politics.
	www.gctour.go.kr /gctour/eng/culture/gwanak_2.jsp (232 words)

	Korea Travel: Taejongdae (Busan City)
		At the entrance is a monument to the five neutral nations that contributed medical support during the Korean War (1950-1953).
		According to tradition, the park was named for King Taejong Muyul (654-661) of the Silla Dynasty who practiced archery here after unifying the Three Kingdoms.
		During the Joseon period, King Taejong (1400-1418) is reputed to have visited here for recreation and pleasure.
	www.lifeinkorea.com /Travel2/pusan/312 (359 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		In Haemi-hyeon was made by the unification of Jeonghae-hyeon and Yeomi-hyeon, Haeminaesangseong was begun to build to oppose the Japanese invaders at the end of the Goryeo Dynasty in 1417(in the 17th year of King Taejong) and the construction was completed in 1421(in the 3rd year of king Sejong).
		And Byeongmajeoldosa who governed a province was appointed at the fortress and took part of strategic role in military defense of Chungcheong-do.
		So it can be assumed that the place that Chungmugong shot an arrow was not inside of the fortress but Sachangbeol where Jangdae used to be.
	www.haemieupsung.com /eng/main.php?pg_ctrl=info&subpg_ctrl=accident (743 words)

	"Passion for Korea" Tour - Spring 2006 - Page 51
		This shrine was built in 1410 by King Taejong to honor King Taejo.
		The birthplace of the Joseon Dynasty was in Jeonju.
		The shrine contains the only authentic portraits of the six Kings in the Joseon Dynasty that remain in existence today.
	www.koreanwiz.org /at/tripC67.html (127 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		After returning to the capital, King Taejong ordered the construction of the Haeminaesangseong as a defense plan against Japanese invaders.
		As there are marks of Cheongju, Cheongju, Sangju, Jeju, Yeonsan, Gongju, Buyeo and Seocheon etc. on the rocks of stonewall, it can be seen that labors were collected from all over the country.
		- The construction was under way from 1417(the 17th year of King Taejong) to 1421(the 3rd year of King Saejong) and Byeongmajeoldosa of Jong 2 pum stayed for 230 years.
	www.haemieupsung.com /eng/main.php?pg_ctrl=info&subpg_ctrl=history (527 words)

	Mutiara Holidays : Kami Memberikan Yang Terbaik
		Transfer to Yongjongdo pier for cruise to Wolmido; the pearl of the Western Port located at Inchon, just west of Seoul, which procides a perfect gateway from the busy city with its refreshing sea-air and myriad activities for people of all ages.
		Board the ferry and cruise from Yongjongdo to Wolmido where passengers could hand-feed the sea-gull, gazing at the sea gulls swirling around over the blue waters of the West Sea, admiring the beauty of the neighboring islands and coastal areas.
		DAY 05: FUJI- HAKOKE/ TOKYO (B/L/D) Visit to Kyongbok Palace which was built in 1394 during the Joseon Dynasty, Cheong Wa Dae, Folklore museum and Blue House; the Presidential residence of the republic of Korea.
	www.mutiaraholidays.com /itenaries_korea04.htm (317 words)

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