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The name Korea is an exonym, derived from Goryeo or Koryŏ. Both North Korea and South Korea use the name in English. However, in the Korean language, the two Koreas use different terms to refer to the nominally unified nation: Joseon or Chosŏn (조선, 朝鮮) in North Korea and Hanguk (한국, 韓國) in South Korea.
The name Korea is an exonym, although it was derived from a historical kingdom name, Goryeo (Revised Romanization) or Koryŏ (McCune–Reischauer). Goryeo was the shortened name officially adopted by Goguryeo in the 5th century [11] [12] [13] and the name of its 10th-century successor state Goryeo.
Culture of Korea. The Lower Paleolithic era on the Korean Peninsula and in Manchuria began roughly half a million years ago. [1][2][3] The earliest known Korean pottery dates to around 8000 BC and the Neolithic period began thereafter, followed by the Bronze Age by 2000 BC, [4][5][6] and the Iron Age around 700 BC.
Nov 23, 2010 · Tensions are high on the Korean Peninsula. The aggression by North Korea on the South has captured the world’s attention and raised a number of questions about Korea’s history, names, and geography. Prior to 1910, Korea was a kingdom. Then, from 1910 to 1945, the country was under Japanese rule. At the end of World War II, the country was divided into two occupational zones along the …
Apr 4, 2012 · Goryeo is regarded as being particularly significant in Korea’s long history for many reasons, but there are two which stand above all the rest: Korea was named after this dynasty, which lasted ...
Sep 21, 2024 · The tribal leagues stretched across a wide area from the Sungari basin to the southern Korean Peninsula. They evolved into three rival kingdoms— Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla. According to legends, Goguryeo was founded by Chumo in 37 bce, Baekje by Onjo in 18 bce, and Silla by Bak Hyeokgeose in 57 bce.
Jul 19, 2023 · The name "Korea" is derived from the name of Goryeo. 1231-1270 - Mongol invasions of Korea bring Goryeo under the influence of the Mongol Empire in Mongolia and the Yuan dynasty of China until the ...
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