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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.
  • 527

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

    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.
  • Apr 12, 700

    Rice

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

    A New King

    A New King
    Yi Seonggye is crowned king.
  • Apr 16, 1402

    Money

    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