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DiploJ t1_iti9kft wrote

Reply to comment by Tokishi7 in Joseon, the predecessor of modern Korea(s) - Part 3: Japan and Qing Invasions (early 17th century) by spinnybingle

Ancient Korea had so much potential, but internal political jousts and extreme lusts for power was their bane, especially in the Joseon era. Instability was why they couldn't be any greater.

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daemonshrike t1_itjome1 wrote

What kind of potential do you mean?

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DiploJ t1_itjpew1 wrote

They had what it takes to become a military and political powerhouse but didn't apply themselves. They were vassals of others for so long.

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Tokishi7 t1_itiuxf4 wrote

Can’t say we’ve come much further living here…It’s rather cut throat these days as well unfortunately

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