Koryu (935-1392 AD)

 

Around 935 a rebel named Wang Kon became king. The dynasty lasted until 1392. They modeled their central government after China. They established a civil service sytem which is more proof of chinese influence. It was sharply divided by a land aristocracy ant the rest of population. Despitethe examination systemd the sons of nobles recieved the best positions became hereditary. Mongols forced them to pay tribute. Some aspects of their culture is celadon pottery which has a milky green glaze. Also thousands of big wooden blocks for printing all the buddhist scriptures. They had lots of chinese influence.