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1392 CE – 1897 CE
Joseon Dynasty
A long-lived Korean dynasty that gave the world the Hangul alphabet.
Timeline
1392 CE
Dynasty founded
General Yi Seong-gye founds the Joseon dynasty.
1443 CE
Invention of Hangul
King Sejong creates the Korean alphabet so all can read and write.
1592 CE
Imjin War
Korea, with its turtle ships, resists a massive Japanese invasion.