Gojoseon (고조선) (jan 1, 2333 BC – jan 1, 194 BC)

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Gojoseon (Korean: 고조선; Hanja: 古朝鮮) is the first Korean kingdom, founded by Dangun, the legendary founder of Korean nation. It was a period in the History of Korea lasting from 2333 BCE (?) to 108 BCE. Gojoseon possessed the most advanced culture in the Korean peninsula at that time and was an important marker in the progression towards the more centralized states of later periods. The addition of Go (고, 古), meaning "ancient", is used to distinguish it from the much later Joseon dynasty (1392–1897 CE).

According to the Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms, Gojoseon was established in 2333 BCE by Dangun, who was said to be the offspring of a heavenly prince and a bear-woman. Although Dangun is a mythological figure for whom no concrete evidence has been found,[1] the account has played an important role in the development of Korean identity. Today, the founding date of Gojoseon is officially celebrated as National Foundation Day in North Korea and South Korea.

Some of the same sources state that in the 12th century BCE, a sage, who also belonged to the royal family of the Shang dynasty of China, named Jizi (also known as Gija) immigrated to the Korean Peninsula and founded Gija Joseon. There are many interpretations of Gojoseon and Gija Joseon.

In 194 BCE, Gojoseon or Gija Joseon was overthrown by Wi Man (also known as Wei Man), a refugee from the Han vassal state of Yan. Wi Man then established Wiman Joseon.

During its early phase, the capital of Gojoseon was in present-day Liaoning. Around 400 BCE it was moved to Pyongyang. In the southern region of the Korean Peninsula, the Jin state arose by the 3rd century BCE.

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