Proper noun
Joseon
(historical) a Korean dynasty which ruled from 1392 CE to 1897 CE.
After another series of wars against Manchuria, Joseon experienced a nearly 200-year period of peace. Source: Internet
After enjoying a period of peace for nearly two centuries, the Joseon dynasty faced consecutive foreign invasions by the Japanese and Manchus, beginning in 1592 until 1637. Source: Internet
As an ally of Ming China, the Joseon government of the time at first refused talks entirely, and in April and July 1591 also refused demands that Japanese troops be allowed to march through Korea. Source: Internet
Henceforth, Joseon gradually became more and more isolationist and stagnant. Source: Internet
However, the integrity of Joseon silloks dated after the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1905 is dubious due to the influence exerted over record-keeping by the Japanese. Source: Internet
However, the latter years of the Joseon Dynasty were marked by isolation from the outside world. Source: Internet