15 Fascinating Facts About The Joseon Dynasty - Korea’s Golden Age

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  • čas přidán 18. 02. 2024
  • 🎥 Who were the Joseon people, where did they come from, what were their achievements, and what happened to them? 🇰🇷
    🏯 Join us as we explore the illustrious Joseon Dynasty, a pivotal era in Korean history. Discover the remarkable journey of one of Korea's longest-serving dynasties, led by founder Yi Seong-gye…
    00:21 - ⏳ Foundation and Duration: Delve into the origins and the enduring legacy of the Joseon Dynasty, founded in 1392 and lasting until 1897.
    01:33 - 📜 The Creation of Hangul: Uncover how King Sejong the Great revolutionized literacy in Korea by inventing the Korean alphabet in 1443.
    02:46 - 🔬 Scientific Breakthroughs: Dive into the dynasty's significant contributions to science, including inventions like the rain gauge, sundial, and water clock.
    03:56 - 📚 Confucianism: Learn how Confucianism reshaped Joseon's political and social landscapes, steering it away from Buddhism.
    05:18 - ⚔️ The Heroic Imjin War: Witness the dramatic Imjin War against Japanese invasions, marked by Admiral Yi Sun-sin's naval prowess.
    06:46 - 📈 Economic Transformation: Explore the dynasty's groundbreaking economic reforms, from land taxation to currency promotion.
    08:14 - 🎭 Cultural Renaissance: Relive the cultural renaissance in literature, painting, music, and ceramics.
    09:42 - 🚫 Isolationist Sakoku Policy: Understand Joseon's strategic isolationism, limiting contacts to China and a few Japanese traders.
    11:09 - 🤝 Unification of the Three Kingdoms: Discover how Joseon united the three ancient Korean kingdoms - Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla.
    12:39 - 📖 Jikji: Marvel at the "Jikji," the world's oldest metal type-printed book, predating Gutenberg's press.
    14:00 - 🪦 Royal Tombs: Explore the UNESCO-listed Royal Tombs, exemplifying harmony with nature.
    15:23 - ⚖️ Innovative Legal Code: Discover the comprehensive legal code that shaped Korea's judicial system.
    16:33 - 🏺 Exquisite Joseon Porcelain: Admire the internationally acclaimed blue and white porcelain of Joseon.
    17:41 - 🗺️ Navigating Foreign Relations: Delve into Joseon's complex foreign relations and military challenges, including Manchu invasions.
    19:07 - 🌅 Dawn of the Korean Empire: Witness the end of the dynasty and the rise of modern Korea under Emperor Gojong in 1897.
    Stay tuned as we bring history to life, delving into the rich story of the Joseon Dynasty. Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more historical explorations! 🔔
    #Joseon #JoseonDynasty #KoreanHistory

Komentáře • 93

  • @UntoldHistoryYT
    @UntoldHistoryYT  Před 3 měsíci +6

    Was the Joseon Dynasty Korea's greatest empire? 🤔

    • @Histeach
      @Histeach Před 3 měsíci +2

      No, Silla is known as the Korea's greatest empire. Koreans call silla as millennialism silla!

    • @UntoldHistoryYT
      @UntoldHistoryYT  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for sharing! What do you think it was about the Silla empire that made it so great? And why do Koreans call it millennialism silla? 🤔

    • @worldofwords3905
      @worldofwords3905 Před 2 měsíci +9

      I as a Korean that Goguryeo was Korea's greatest empire. We managed to defeat two Chinese imperial dynasties, helping to bring the Sui dynasty to ruin and humiliating tang taizong. Goguryeo was Korea at its greatest territorial and military extent.

    • @CWG-op9td
      @CWG-op9td Před 2 měsíci

      @@worldofwords3905 I concur!

    • @hjkloj
      @hjkloj Před 29 dny +4

      No. Goguryeo, in my opinion, was the greatest kingdom.. Shilla had its rich, colorful culture, but it was too corrupt.

  • @yokolee5243
    @yokolee5243 Před 2 měsíci +23

    The Joseon dynasty is when Korea had its own actual archiecture like Europe but most are destroyed only 8 percent of wooden buildings remain. The Joseon dynasty is koreas costume

    • @CWG-op9td
      @CWG-op9td Před 2 měsíci

      Didn’t 🇯🇵 destroy everything during its brutal colonization 1910-1945?

    • @yokolee5243
      @yokolee5243 Před 2 měsíci

      @@CWG-op9td are you on cocaine that’s what I just said

    • @user-gp1bt4vm3r
      @user-gp1bt4vm3r Před 11 dny +4

      ​@@CWG-op9td Not only during the colonization period, but all throughout history whenever they invaded Korea. They also stole skilled Koreans and took them back to Japan to enhance their own culture.

    • @Lilly_DetachedQueen
      @Lilly_DetachedQueen Před 8 dny

      @@user-gp1bt4vm3r Get your facts straight, dude! The comment "to enhance their own culture" is very subjective. You must be a Kpop/Kdrama fan. It's true that Japan inhumanely colonized Korea and brutally abused many Koreans. But there was nothing else to enhance in their culture at that time as they already had a developed civilization and a strong empire. If you're talking about their philosophy, their clothing, architecture, arts, including their writing system such as Kanji then it's China that influenced them the most. China's influence on Japan dates back to sometime between the second and third centuries CE, and around 200 AD. While it was only between 1910-1945 when Japan colonized Korea. The historical pictures and the specific dates of each timeline in the history of both countries do not lie. They invaded Korea for the most obvious reason which was to expand their power and influence in Asia, and not to enhance their culture. The beautiful clothes you see in Korean dramas nowadays are mostly romanticized and it's too far from the actual photos in their museums and in their history books. As South Korea progresses, more and more Koreans (including Kpop/Kdrama fans) choose not to acknowledge China and Japanese influence on their country, and would rather inform the whole world that they are the original East Asian country that has the best culture through their movies, dramas and music.

    • @user-gp1bt4vm3r
      @user-gp1bt4vm3r Před 8 dny

      @@Lilly_DetachedQueen Having "nothing else to enhance" is a complete fallacy. There's *ALWAYS* room for improvement in every aspect of life, even today. It's literal facts that they forced skilled Koreans into Japan after invading. And what do you think they do with those skilled people? Enhance their own culture! People from the outside brings new perspective and ideas to the table. You must be a weaboo to not realize this and just completely brush that aside.

  • @matthewjay660
    @matthewjay660 Před 3 měsíci +21

    The art in this exposé is spectacular. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇺🇸🤝🇰🇷

    • @UntoldHistoryYT
      @UntoldHistoryYT  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Really appreciate your kind words!! 😊🙏

    • @fj7809
      @fj7809 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Thank you for sharing this informative content. It helps me set a good basis on understanding Korean🇰🇷history. The illustrations are excellent⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    • @UntoldHistoryYT
      @UntoldHistoryYT  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Thank you, @@fj7809 - so glad you enjoyed the video! 😃

    • @fj7809
      @fj7809 Před 3 měsíci

      @@UntoldHistoryYT♥️♥️♥️😉

    • @cristinadumitriu4701
      @cristinadumitriu4701 Před 4 dny

      @@fj7809 The information is idealized, and inaccurate

  • @user-xw2nz1nn8n
    @user-xw2nz1nn8n Před měsícem +7

    The period of which 'Jikji' was created is Koryeo Dynasty. Joseon Dynasty was established in 1392^^

  • @Allin7days
    @Allin7days Před 9 dny +4

    You've missed the fact that the Joseon Dynasty never invaded any countries...
    Neither did Koreyo, Gogureyo, Bakje, Sinra, and the old Joseon.

    • @cristinadumitriu4701
      @cristinadumitriu4701 Před 4 dny +1

      you should read and learn about the history of the three kingdoms G, B, and SILLA, before spreading false information

  • @jamesalanstephensmith7930
    @jamesalanstephensmith7930 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow!

  • @MissNArismendezX
    @MissNArismendezX Před 14 dny +1

    Watching from Keizer Oregon USA 🤟🏻😀

  • @chappy3125
    @chappy3125 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Korea has the greatest culture ❤

    • @UntoldHistoryYT
      @UntoldHistoryYT  Před 2 měsíci +1

      What are your favorite aspects of Korean culture? 🙂

    • @CWG-op9td
      @CWG-op9td Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@UntoldHistoryYTarts, language, music, sword dances, hanbok, architecture, food & history are amazing! Also, the fact that they kept its culture albeit brutal 🇯🇵 colonization 1910-1945.

    • @sabinkc7504
      @sabinkc7504 Před 7 dny

      Just because you are mesmerized by these AI pics doesn't mean it has the greatest culture....

    • @migspeculates
      @migspeculates Před dnem

      @@UntoldHistoryYT The traditional aesthetics: simple, homely and elegant at the same time

  • @neelroy2918
    @neelroy2918 Před 7 dny +4

    And yet, not a single period kdrama about scientific advancement! Aish!!

    • @pennypiccolo3439
      @pennypiccolo3439 Před 5 dny +2

      Tree with deep roots, it's on Vikki.

    • @neelroy2918
      @neelroy2918 Před 5 dny +1

      @@pennypiccolo3439 watched the trailer and read synopsis but couldn't find anything about scientific discovery of any sort. Perhaps it's there but not in trailer or synopsis?

    • @pennypiccolo3439
      @pennypiccolo3439 Před 5 dny

      "Jang Yeong-sil" , I think thats the name of the k series but not 100% sure if its true or fiction but it was enjoyable.

    • @tinatieken8840
      @tinatieken8840 Před 4 dny +1

      Jang Yeong-sil, a Korean mechanical engineer scientist and inventor during the Joseon Dynasty. He was born a peasant, King Sejong allowed him to work at the royal palace. Jang’s inventions, Cheugugi (rain gauge) and the water gauge.

    • @tinatieken8840
      @tinatieken8840 Před 4 dny

      @@pennypiccolo3439 it’s true.

  • @thebatt6183
    @thebatt6183 Před 2 měsíci +5

    first printed book !

  • @GerryWells-lp8hp
    @GerryWells-lp8hp Před 2 měsíci

    😊😊😊

  • @CWG-op9td
    @CWG-op9td Před 2 dny

    Sadly queen dowagers destroyed Joseon kingdom...Queen Munjeong (poisoned King Injong), Queen Jeongsun (poisoned King Jeongjo) and Queen Sunwon (killed able royal princes so her family the infamous Andong Kims could rule) as examples.

  • @JuliaHarrisx
    @JuliaHarrisx Před 9 dny

    Are those AI images? They are stunning.

  • @mrparkerdan
    @mrparkerdan Před 12 dny

    Joseon also had the 1st McDonalds 😉

  • @ThePaigowboy
    @ThePaigowboy Před 12 dny +7

    You forgot to mention that the Joseon Dynasty practice Slavery and a very strict caste system with an isolationist mindset. If you want to see what society is like during the Joseon Dynasty, see North Korea today.

    • @cristinadumitriu4701
      @cristinadumitriu4701 Před 9 dny

      you are so right, I was thinking the same things

    • @neelroy2918
      @neelroy2918 Před 5 dny

      What castes were there in Joseon? Were they introduced because of confucianism or were they present earlier too?

    • @PaulineWilloughby
      @PaulineWilloughby Před 2 dny

      Thinking of the Joseon “Renaissance period “,when culture blossomed ,it brought to mind the flourishing of the Korean culture now , (especially in music. )RMs new album is a deeply thoughtful, original retrospection and deserves its place in Korean literary / musical history. The ingrained morality and ethical stances from Confucianism are noticeable in the kdramas.

  • @jeb284
    @jeb284 Před 8 dny +1

    It such a lie, the old nobility work really hard to keep innovation slow. They even tried to wipe out Hangul because it lesson their power

  • @saat6000
    @saat6000 Před 11 dny

    ma,af lah Tourist.

  • @MissNArismendezX
    @MissNArismendezX Před 14 dny

    5;30 imjin war 1590s

  • @cristinadumitriu4701
    @cristinadumitriu4701 Před 9 dny +1

    You don't have a clue about the real Joseon Dynasty!!!!!!

  • @luciefayre7370
    @luciefayre7370 Před 14 dny +8

    It wasn't that great if you were born as a woman or very poor.

    • @amalialovesicecream
      @amalialovesicecream Před 13 dny +4

      Don't forget the slave trade/culture.

    • @tinatieken8840
      @tinatieken8840 Před 10 dny

      Slave trade was all over the world back then, what’s your point?

    • @achimbrunette4867
      @achimbrunette4867 Před 7 dny

      Yeah, like it was anywhere else during that time period? You're not wrong, but you shouldn't look at history through the lens of today's values.

    • @mystictraveler8642
      @mystictraveler8642 Před dnem

      Women were much better in korea than the west.

  • @lovegab6333
    @lovegab6333 Před 2 měsíci

    What South Korea Doesn't Want to See (Janggubong Ancient Tomb) There is a Janggubong Ancient Tomb in Haenam, Jeollanam-do, South Korea. It is the largest ancient tomb on the Korean Peninsula. Excavations were conducted here from October 2020 to February 2021. Investigations were conducted in the outer tomb and inside the stone chamber. South Korean archaeologists are said to have been deeply shocked by this survey. "This is going to be bad..." Because it was made and had the same impression as KOFUN ("ancient grave", megalithic tombs or Tumulus) in Kyushu, Japan. The Janggubong Ancient Tomb is a keyhole-shaped burial mound estimated to have been built in the 6th century. On the other hand, keyhole-shaped burial mounds called Kofun appeared in Japan in the 3rd century, 300 years ago. Looking at it this way, the keyhole-shaped burial mounds (Kofun) should have originated in Japan and spread to the Korean Peninsula. That means that the southernmost Janggubong Ancient Tomb in South Korea may be the tomb of a Japanese ruler. Among Japanese intellectuals, there are those who preach the Mimana Nihonfu theory that ``Japan ruled the southern part of the Korean Peninsula from the 4th to 6th centuries.'' (Mimana Nihonfu; or Yamato no Mikotomochi is the governing institution of Japan which is said to have been located in Mimana in the southern area of the Korean Peninsula in ancient times.) This finding supports that theory. Archaeologists in South Korea stopped excavating the Janggubong Burial Mound halfway through and closed it again. The ostensible reason was "because of Covid-19." In Japan, "Put a lid on something that stinks." (same meaning as ``Sweep the trouble under the carpet.''), but it probably refers to this kind of time. The more Korean archaeologists look into this South Korean Kofun, the more evidence they may come up with that it is an ancient Japanese tomb. This must be unbearable for Koreans. Once it is established that this is an ancient Japanese tomb, one must admit that the southern part of the Korean peninsula was part of Japan in the 4th to 6th centuries. Such a thing is absolutely disgusting for South Koreans. A professor of history at Seoul National University said, "We need to carefully determine whether the people buried in the Janggubong Ancient Tomb are Koreans or Japanese." If you stop the excavation in the middle, you can leave room for saying, "That place might be a Korean tomb." In South Korea, people have been taught that "In ancient times, Korea was more advanced in culture and technology than Japan. Koreans cannot be ruled by the Japanese, who were behind in everything!" . Janggubong Ancient Tomb has the power to blow away such Korean teachings. For South Koreans, the inside of an ancient burial mound is truly "something that must not be seen." South Korean government officials and social activists have often said, ``Japan has not reflected on its past. However, South Korea seems to be reluctant to learn true history. The excavation of the Janggubong Ancient Tomb did not involve media from South Korea. For South Korea, it will be troublesome if something bad is found and reported.

    • @eun-hee55
      @eun-hee55 Před 2 měsíci

      You must be Japanese, so you want to insist Korea belongs to Japan.😂😂😂😂. Please, a picture of that century art comes from that tumb not belong to Japan. Japan was barbarians that time but korea has alredy a own beauty of culture. ❤

    • @user-yo8bl6yv9p
      @user-yo8bl6yv9p Před 2 měsíci +8

      No you are mistaken Japanese Royal authority know that they are originated from Korean peninsular. Have you ever seen the river or stream flowing upward from the lower land to the higher? It is natural that culture spreads from the main continent toward the ocean

    • @CWG-op9td
      @CWG-op9td Před 2 měsíci

      @@user-yo8bl6yv9p🇯🇵 seems to have an inferiority complex

    • @omggiiirl2077
      @omggiiirl2077 Před měsícem

      Here we go another Japanese trying to slip in their claim on Korean lands and Koreans. What is that about? You guys look down upon us, but at the same time are obsessed with our lands. Don't you guys have enough? And any Japanese dates given by the Japanese tend to be fabricated to seem older than they actually are. Just admit that the Japanese come from Korea, and so does a lot of your culture. Even your emperor has ancestors from Korea. Just because a few tombs are found in Korea means nothing. Because today we are two different nations who have distinct cultures and speak different languages. It doesn't erase the war crimes you guys committed, and the oppression and sabotage you guys visited upon us. With your logic, Koreans can lay claim to Japan, as the yaoi and Yamato people came from Korea speaking a buyeo koreanic language. And then you wonder why everyone else doesn't like you guys. The day you guys try to lay claim upon our home will be the day you see Korean people from all over the globe rise up to end you guys!

    • @hjkloj
      @hjkloj Před 29 dny +6

      I mean.. There should be more evidence to show Japan "ruled" Korea to back your claim. Meanwhile, there are official and none official clear historical records that people of Baekje settled in Japan, forming the Japanese royal family and having a huge influence on ancient Japan. You don't seem to know your history very well. You still have abundant Baekje heritage in Osaka and the Nara area of Japan. Even your emperor spoke about it. And you go around and leave these types of comments under almost every Korea related content. Hope you at least get paid right.