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History of Korea
Korea has a recorded of around 5000 years and has been a significant entity throughout the history of East Asia. The history of Korea constitutes the period of time ranging from its Prehistory to its present state. Questions in this category relate to specific events and time periods in Korea's history, cultural inquiries, politics, etc.
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Are there any wars in South Korea?
Not at the moment.
But before, there was the 6.2.5. War and some more.
It depends on what you consider to be the "founding of Korea".
If you are asking about the first sovereign states on the Korean peninsula, you are likely talking about the founding of the Kingdom of Gojoseon. Dangun Wanggeom, a mythical figure, is said to have founded Gojoseon in the 2300s B.C.E. We know for certain that the bronze-age civilization existed by the 7th century B.C.E. because we have confirmation of it in Chinese writings from those times.
If you are referring to the first sovereign state to control the entire Korean peninsula, this would be the Kingdom of Goryeo, which was founded in 918 C.E. and controlled the entire peninsula in 936 C.E. (In fact, the western term "Korea" derives from the mispronunciation of Goryeo by Western emissaries. Koreans call their homeland "Hanguk" or "Joseon".)
If you are referring to the two current sovereign Korean states of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) and the Republic of Korea (ROK or South Korea), these states were founded and declared independent in 1948 C.E. after three years of Soviet and US occupation respectively and a previous 35-year Japanese colonization.
What was the result of Korea being divided and controlled by two different countries?
it was split and did not agree to each other
Was Hwarang nobles was a really a warrior at the ancient Korea?
Hwa Rang nobles were really warriors in ancient Korea. They were not a part of the regular military but they did fight for their king and nation. They contributed greatly to the power of the Silla army.
King Se Jong the Great was the fourth of his line to rule in the Joseon dynasty, between 1418 and 1450. He was one of the only two kings of Korea that were honored the title "The Great." He was the Famous king that had created the Hangul alphabet, also known as the Korean alphabet. He was considered a great commander of battle and a wise in the arts of literature. He was also known for banning the Buddhist monks from Seoul, to stop them from gaining too much power over his beloved people of Korea. He was honored even after death.
King Se Jong the Great was the fourth of his line to rule in the Joseon dynasty, between 1418 and 1450. He was one of the only two kings of Korea that were honored the title "The Great." He was the Famous king that had created the Hangul alphabet, also known as the Korean alphabet. He was considered a great commander of battle and a wise in the arts of literature. He was also known for banning the Buddhist monks from Seoul, to stop them from gaining too much power over his beloved people of Korea. He was honored even after death.
King Se Jong was originally the third son, only to become the heir for the throne if something was to have happened to his two older brothers. However so, his oldest brother, Yangnyeong, who was originally the heir for the throne, wanted Se Jong to be king. So together, Yangnyeong and his second brother behaved extremely rudely in front of court, made inappropriate jokes at the royal parties, and said things not to be said at the royal receptions. So in the end, they were banished from Seoul. Then, Yangnyeong became a traveler and wandered the mountains. His brother went to a Buddhist temple and became a monk. Then in august 1418, he descended to the throne.
King se Jong is a well known leader to the republic of Korea. Most know him as the great king who created the Hangul alphabet, but that wasn't his only talents and accomplishments. He was also a great military leaders. He chose his generals carefully and lead his soldiers to battle bravely. His soldiers were well trained. And just to prove it, there was a fight during his time as the heir. 243 Japanese were killed, and another 110 were captured in combat, while 180 Korean soldiers were killed in the war. And 146 Chinese and 8 Korean kidnapped during this expedition. They, as in king Se Jong and his fierce army, won the war in the end, if it wasn't so obvious already.
What is the population diversity of South Korea?
More than one-third of South Korea's people are under the agr of thirty.
