Korea's last royal dynasty (1392-1897), which shaped its language and culture.
Two thousand years in five names: the founding kingdom, the Three Kingdoms, unified Silla, Goryeo which gave the country its name, and Joseon which lasted five centuries.
A portrait of Sejong the Great (1397-1450), 4th king of Joseon: his accession, the scientific golden age of his reign, and the invention of hangeul.
'Land of the Morning Calm' is a mistranslation. Joseon, Korea's ancient name, actually means 'morning freshness.' A linguistic and historical investigation.
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