Gojoseon and the Han Dynasty

Here are some relics that reflect Gojoseon’s relationship with the Han Dynasty of China.

Due to its advantageous geographic location in the north of the peninsula, Gojoseon acted as an intermediary for trade between China and other parts of the Korean peninsula. The development of Gojoseon was enhanced by its control and domination of the trade route.

At that time, the Han Dynasty of China was frequently attacked by the Huns, who were based in the north of China, and became increasingly preoccupied by the threat of attack by an alliance between Gojoseon and the Huns. Therefore, the Han Dynasty opposed Gojoseon’s role as a trading intermediary and eventually invaded the kingdom.

Gojoseon fought against the Han army for a year. However, as the war continued, internal conflicts within the government of Gojoseon weakened the kingdom, which ultimately led to its collapse in 108 B.C.

Even after the fall of the kingdom, the traditions and culture of Gojoseon continued with its absorption into Goguryeo.