Iron Age & Early States
BC 108외교
Establishment of Han Commanderies
After Gojoseon fell, the Han dynasty established four commanderies — Lelang, Lintun, Zhenfan, and Xuantu — on its former territory. They were gradually reduced as the native population resisted.
Key developments
- 계기Fall of Gojoseon
In 108 BC, Han China conquered Gojoseon and established commanderies on its territory.
- 4군 설치Four Han Commanderies
Han China established four commanderies — Lelang, Lintun, Zhenfan, and Xuantu — to directly control the region.
- 저항·축소Indigenous Resistance
Continuous resistance from indigenous peoples caused the four commanderies to gradually shrink.
- 낙랑 존속Persistence of Lelang Commandery
Of the four commanderies, only Lelang persisted until 313 AD, serving as a trade hub between the peninsula and China.
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