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KoryoKorean kingdom ruled by a dynasty of the same name from 935 to 1392. During this period Korea began to form a distinctively Korean cultural tradition. The dynasty was formed by Gen. Wang Kon of Later Koguryo, who defeated the kingdoms of Silla and of Later Paekche to create a unified Korean peninsula in 936. In the late 10th century, a centralized bureaucratic system replaced the old aristocratic tribal system. The kingdom saw a flowering of the arts, particularly ceramics (Koryo celadon), and Buddhism and Confucianism were influential. In the 13th century Koryo endured a series of Mongol invasions, and in 1392 Yi Song-gye overthrew the shaky dynasty and founded the Choson dynasty. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The EC also decided to keep Phuket Air and Air Koryo on the list. 33) Subsequently, North Korean President Kim Il-sung suggested the formation of a Confederal Republic of Koryo, which would preserve the separate political systems and di plomatic standings of the two states, but would set up a Supreme National Committee to handle certain matters in common. Upon receiving an honorary doctorate from Koryo University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, I April |
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