History of Korea

EARLY CHOSON POLITICS: from the founding of the dynasty to the end of the 15th century

King T'aejo (1392-1398)

• 1388 Coup d'etat of Koryo Court by General Yi Sunggye
• 1390 Land Reform
• 1392 Founding of the Choson Dynasty by General Yi Sunggye (King T'aejo)

King Sejong (1418-1450)

• 1419 Military Expedition against Tsushima Islands
• 1420 Founding of the Hall of Worthies (Chiphyunjeon)
• 1443 Invention of the Korean Alphabet
• 1446 Formal Proclamation of "Correct Sounds to Instruct the People" (Hunminchongum)

King Munjong (1450-1452)

• 1451 History of Koryo completed (Koryosa)

King Sejo (1455-1468)

• 1455 Prince Suyang (King Sejo) usurps throne from nephew, King Tanjong
• 1463 Office of Special Advisers (hongmungwan) replaces Hall of Worthies

King Sungjong (1469-1494)

• 1471 National Code promulgated (kyungguk taejeon)

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