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Korean History by Olivia and Meredith

  • King Tongchon
    227

    King Tongchon

    King Tongchon ruled Korea during this period. This leader made firm rules for the country.
  • Rice
    400

    Rice

    Korean farmers about this time brought rice to Japan. This opened availability to trade between these two places.
  • Iron
    400

    Iron

    At this time, the Iron Age began. This also helped in the evolution of the country.
  • Books
    Nov 4, 1329

    Books

    In Korea a foundry was used to print books with metal type. This also helped for important things that needed to be saved.
  • Korean Peninsula

    Korean Peninsula

    Japan colonized the Korean Peninsula. This event caused tendency for Korea to start a good population.
  • Republic of Korea

    Republic of Korea

    At this time Korea became known as the Republic of Korea (ROK) under American Occupation. North and South Korea were
    joining together to help the evolution of these countries.
  • Invasion of South Korea

    Invasion of South Korea

    North Korea invades South Korea. The United Nations sends a multinational force to aid the South. After heavy fighting, a truce is declared.
  • Korean War

    Korean War

    The war ends when a truce is signed by a representative of the US-backed UN forces, and a representative of North Korea and allied Chinese forces. South Korea was not a signatory.
  • Shilla Dynasty

    Shilla Dynasty

    The Shilla Dynasty began in southeastern Korea and grew to become a top-heavy feudal system that covered most of South Korea for almost 900 years.
  • Bronze

    Bronze

    This was the beginning of the Bronze Age in Korea. This helped the evolution of this country grow and become stronger.