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When I visited the Gyeongbok Palace, I was first proud and surprised for its magnificence. But secondly I was surprised because there was much to learn about it. Joseon was built by Lee Sung Gye, Goryeo's military officer. He got political power from 위화도 회군, and got economical power from 과전법. There are some kings who were important to the Korean history. First, King Taejo established Joseon Dynasty in the base of neo-confucianism. Then, his son, King Tae-jong, strengthened king's power, and built base for King Sejong's work. Meanwhile, his son, Sejong did many great things, and considered one of the greatest kings of Joseon Dynasty. He invented the Korean alphabet, 훈민정음, expand territory, and scientific tools like sundial. |
