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Joseon

1392 – 1897 CE · about 505 years

Joseon was Korea's longest-ruling dynasty, governed on Neo-Confucian principles. King Sejong introduced the Hangul alphabet in the 15th century. It was renamed the Korean Empire in 1897.

Key facts

Dates1392 – 1897 CE
RegionKorea & Japan
ContinentAsia
CapitalHanseong (Seoul)
FounderTaejo (Yi Seong-gye)
Religion(s)Neo-Confucianism

Before & after

Preceded by

Goryeo

Followed by

Korean Empire

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.