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King Tongchon ruled Korea during this period. This leader made firm rules for the country.
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Korean farmers about this time brought rice to Japan. This opened availability to trade between these two places.
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At this time, the Iron Age began. This also helped in the evolution of the country.
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In Korea a foundry was used to print books with metal type. This also helped for important things that needed to be saved.
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Japan colonized the Korean Peninsula. This event caused tendency for Korea to start a good population.
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At this time Korea became known as the Republic of Korea (ROK) under American Occupation. North and South Korea were
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North Korea invades South Korea. The United Nations sends a multinational force to aid the South. After heavy fighting, a truce is declared.
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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.
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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.
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This was the beginning of the Bronze Age in Korea. This helped the evolution of this country grow and become stronger.