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Chosŏn
ancient state, Korea
Also known as: Wiman
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establishment of Nangnang
- In Nangnang
…the ancient Korean state of Wiman (later named Chosŏn). Nangnang, which occupied the northwestern portion of the Korean peninsula and had its capital at P’yŏngyang, was the only one of the four colonies to achieve success. It lasted until 313 ce, when it was conquered by the expanding northern Korean…
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history of Korea
- In Korea: The use of metals and the emergence of tribal states
…and first known kingdom was Gojoseon (Old Joseon), established in the Taedong River basin, in the northern part of the peninsula. According to legend, the son of heaven, Hwanung, descended to earth and married a bear-turned-woman, who bore a son, Tangun, the founder of Gojoseon. Perhaps Tangun and his descendants…
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