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History of Korea
	Prehistory; Jeulmun period; Mumun period; Gojoseon 2333–108 BC; Jin state; Proto-Three Kingdoms: 108–57 BC; Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye; Samhan: Ma, Byeon, Jin; Three Kingdoms: 57 BC – 668 AD; Goguryeo 37 BC – 668 AD; Baekje 18 BC – 660 AD; Silla 57 BC – 935 AD; Gaya 42–562; North-South States: 698–935; Unified Silla 668–935; Balhae 698–926; Later Three Kingdoms 892–935; Later Goguryeo, Later Baekje, Silla; Goryeo Dynasty 918–1392; Joseon Dynasty 1392–1897; Korean Empire 1897–1910; Japanese rule 1910–1945; Provisional Gov't 1919–1948; Division of Korea 1945–1948; North, South Korea 1948–present; Korean War 1950–1953
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Korea's military history spans back thousands of years, beginning with the early struggles of the nascent Kingdom of Gojoseon. Its long history consists of the many successful repulsions of major invasions and wars of resistance to foreign occupations. With the notable exception of Gwanggaeto the Great's expansion into northern China in the 4th century AD and the anti-piracy campaigns against Japanese coasts in the 15th century AD, Korea has seldom conducted any significant military invasion of another nation. Koreans take pride in their country's continuous survival and existence for thousands of years and on its military campaigns against foreign invasions. Sterling examples of Korean military prowess are the major campaigns during the time of the Three Kingdoms (namely Goguryeo, Baejke, Silla), as well as those of the subsequent Kingdoms of Unified Silla, Balhae, Goryeo, Joseon, and more recently, military developments in both North and South Korea. Throughout her history, Korea has boasted many exceptional generals and military commanders who undertook victorious military campaigns against numerically superior enemies. Chief among them are Gwanggaeto the Great and Eulji Mundeok and Yeon Gaesomun of Goguryeo, Kim Yu-Shin of Silla, Dae JoYoung of Balhae, Jang Bo Go of Unified Silla, Gang Gam-chan and Yoon Gwan during the Goryeo period, and Yi Sun-Sin during the late Joseon dynasty.

Today, both North and South Korea field some of the largest and most lethal armies in the world. On one hand, North Korea is widely suspected of having nuclear weapons, as well as other weapons of mass destruction. South Korea, for its part, is equipped with a sophisticated conventional military with state of the art weapons. In addition, South Korean troops actively participated in the Vietnam War and are currently serving in various UN peacekeeping missions around the world. The South Korean military enjoys military alliances with other countries, particularly the United States.