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Chungin: The Essential Middle Class of the Joseon Dynasty

Chungin: The Essential Middle Class of the Joseon Dynasty In the rigid social hierarchy of the Joseon Dynasty, the stability of the state relied on more than just the ruling elite. While ...

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Yangban: The Aristocratic Ruling Class of Joseon Dynasty Korea

Yangban: The Aristocratic Ruling Class of Joseon Dynasty Korea During the Joseon period, the social and political landscape of Korea was defined by a distinct ruling class known as the ya...

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