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1392
Foundation of the Jeseon Dynasty
Yi Seong-gye overthrows Goryeo dynasty and becomes the first King of the Jeseon Dynasty. He also ordered the construction of the Gyeongbokgung Palace which is located in Seoul. https://www.korea.net/AboutKorea/History/Joseon -
1446
Inauguration of Hangul
The fourth king in the Jeseon Dynasty named Yi Do, also known as King Sejong the Great creates Hangul, the Korean alphabet. https://www.worldhistory.org/Sejong_the_Great/ -
The Imjin War
Japanese invades Korea with the plan to conquest China. https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1398/the-japanese-invasion-of-korea-1592-8-ce/4 -
The Imjin War
Admiral Yi Sun-sin outwitted the Japanese and the Japanese withdrew their military from Korea. https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1398/the-japanese-invasion-of-korea-1592-8-ce/ -
Introduction of Catholicism to Korea
After Yi Seung-hun returned to Korea with Chinese translations of Catholics text from China, he built the first Catholic Church in Korea. https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-KRTB-6390 -
Assassination of Queen Min
Japanese assassins murdered Queen Min due to her advocating Russian policy and protection. https://review.gale.com/2022/08/16/the-murder-of-empress-myeongseong-of-korea/ -
Japan Controls Korea
Japan takes over Korea and manipulates Korean History and culture to demonstrate loyalty to Emperor. https://www.history.com/news/japan-colonization-korea -
First March Movement
Korean marched to proclaim Korea's independence. Although the Japanese suppressed the movement, Koreans continued to fight to have their independence in different ways. https://www.history.com/news/japan-colonization-korea -
Korea is Divided
During the World War II, the Soviet Union establishes authority over the North Korea area. Meanwhile, the United States supported the South which favored anti-communist policies. https://www.history.com/news/north-south-korea-divided-reasons-facts -
South Korea Forms Their Own Government
The United Nations recognizes South Korea and South Korea establishes their own government in Seoul. https://www.history.com/news/north-south-korea-divided-reasons-facts