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It was called Gojoseon until 1897 when it became Korea. It was under Japanese rule from 1910 to 1945 and split into North and South Korea in 1948.
No, Gojoseon was founded in 2333 BC and lasted until 108 BC. Then came the Proto-Three Kingdoms era, then the Three Kingdoms, then Unified Silla & Balhae, then was split into 3 again, then came GORYEO (where the present day English name Korea comes from), then Joseon, then the Korean Empire, then the Japanese rule, Allied invasion of colonized Korea, and then finally the present day North & South Korea.
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What is North Korea's official name?
A Sucky Place to Live OR Die. Actually, South and North share the name Korea. Old Korea = Koryu = high and bright. Japan called Korea by it's latest kingdom, Chosun, "Land of the Morning Calm"
What is the origin of the name of North Korea?
It's the north portion of Korea. Korea was the western name for Chosun which was both south and north.
Did North Korea and South Korea ever communicate before they split?
yes
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The Korea Strait.
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What is North Korea's official name?
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How did north Korea get its name?
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What is the origin of the name of North Korea?
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Is chosun in south Korea a town or a city?
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What is the capital of Timog Korea?
Timog Korea is the Filipino name for South Korea. The capital of South Korea is Seoul.
What was the official name of south Korea during the Korean war?
The official name of South Korea is the Republic of Korea in English, 대한민국 in Koreanwriting
