![]() ![]() The Joseon dynasty is also believed to be the longest ruling dynasty in East Asia in the last millennium. Sejong the Great is considered to be the king who brought Korean culture to the Golden Age. The Hangul alphabet was invented by king Sejong the Great in 1443. In 1392, the Goryeo dynasty was overthrown and followed by the Joseon (조선) dynasty. Goryeo is also the origin of the English name ‘ Korea‘. In 936, Goryeo (고려) replaced Silla as the next reigning dynasty in Korea. ![]() Legend has it that Hwanung (환웅), who is the son of king of heaven Hwanin (환인), descended from heaven, used magic to turn a female bear into a beautiful woman, conceived her and thereby gave birth to a child, who later became king Dangun.įrom the first century, 3 kingdoms Goguryeo (고구려), Baekje (백제) and Silla (신라) formed the Three Kingdoms era until 676 when Silla unified them all. The history of Korea began when the first Korean kingdom, Gojoseon (고조 전), was founded in 2333 BC by the mythical king Dangun (단군). ![]() When one flower falls, another will bloom when Yin reaches its peak, Yang will grow. Being 2 different symbols, the Taeguk symbol and the Mugung flower both symbolize hope for an eternal growth, vigorous vitality and the ability to always revive of the country and the people on the Korean peninsula. ![]()
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