wolflance1 t1_ityr7cz wrote
Reply to comment by spinnybingle in Joseon, the predecessor of modern Korea(s) - Part 3: Japan and Qing Invasions (early 17th century) by spinnybingle
>which extent it was symbolic and to which extent it was substantial.
Oh it's far more than symbolic. Something as trivial as using the wrong calendar format can cause Joseon government to outright shut down because it offended Ming sensibilities.
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