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Korean History JD & WT

  • 200

    Writing

    200 years after the common era began, Korea's emerging states develop laws and a new writing system. This system uses Chinese characters.
  • Silla (one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea) formally adopts Buddhism
    527

    Silla (one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea) formally adopts Buddhism

    Silla (one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea) formally adopts Buddhism. It made the people feel like they have more freedom.
  • Rice
    Apr 12, 700

    Rice

    Immigrants from Eastern China bring new rice-growing techniques.
  • A New King
    Apr 16, 1392

    A New King

    Yi Seonggye is crowned king.
  • Money
    Apr 16, 1402

    Money

    Paper currency is initiated.
  • French campaign into Korean territory

    French campaign into Korean territory

    The French envade the Korean empaire.
  • The Korean War begins

    The Korean War begins

    The War between South Korea and North Korea starts June 25. Many countrys come and help South Korea out.
  • North Korea invades South Korea.

    North Korea invades 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
  • War

    War

    Korean war is halted.
  • Olympics in South Korea

    Olympics in South Korea