As the King's army rode to war Yi Seong-gye rode to the capital and assumed power through a coup.
As the King's army rode to war Yi Seong-gye rode to the capital and assumed power through a coup. He went on to be known as King Taejo and founded this dynasty. This dynasty encouraged Confucian principles and eventually became increasingly isolationist. This dynasty's power waned in the 19th century due to internal revolts and Japanese and Chinese pressures. For ten points, name this Korean dynasty which ruled from 1392 until 1910 named after an ancient kingdom.
As the King's army rode to war Yi Seong-gye rode to the capital and assumed power through a coup.
{Chosŏn }dynasty