Korean During the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Global Age

Joseon Dynasty beginning

Jul 20, 1392

Yi Seonggye is crowned king officially beginning the Joseon.

Seoul

Oct 20, 1394

Capital moved to Hanyang (modern day Seoul).

Won (Korean money)

Oct 20, 1402

Paper currency intiated.

Military System

Oct 20, 1408

High military service examination system created.

Hall of Worthies

Mar 20, 1420

Hall of Worthies established.It had talented scholars and instructed them to conduct a variety of research activities to strengthen his rule and the nation.

Goryeo

Oct 20, 1424

History of Goryeo complied after nearly a century after the fall.

Nongsa-jikseol

Oct 20, 1429

Nongsa-jikseol the first book about Korea farming, dealing with agricultural subject such as planting, harvesting and soil treatment.

Cheugul

Oct 20, 1442

World's first rain gauge named cheugugi.

Songs of Flying Dragons

Oct 20, 1445

Sejong composed the first written work in Hangul " Yongbi Eocheon Ga" ("Songs of Flying Dragons", 1445).

Hangul

Oct 20, 1446

The Hangul alphabet is promulgated by King Sejong the Great.

Japanese invasion of Korea

Oct 20, 1592

The Japanese invasion of Korea begins under the command of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Admiral Yi Sun-Sin employs the Turtle ship to repel Japanese naval forces.

Manchu invasion of Korea

Oct 20, 1627

Te first Manchu invasion occurred when Hong Taiji led the Manchu army against Korea's Joseon dynasty.

Second Manchu Invasion

Oct 20, 1636

The second Manchu invasion happens in 1636, when the Manchu Qing Empire defeated Korea's Joseon dynasty causing it to recognize the Qing Empire as the rightful dynasty of China.

Jeje Island

Oct 20, 1653

Dutch ship, with Captain Hendrick Hamel, wrecked on Jeju Island.

Catholicism

Oct 20, 1791

Persecution of Catholicism begins.