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The Koryu were the main Korean empire at the time. There leader was Wang Kan. The Koryu conquered the Silla and had a central government like China. They also had a civil service system examination that would put people in government jobs if they passed the tests. But it was flawed because the sons of the nobles were allowed jobs without taking the tests. The mongols invaded and demanded tribute which weakened them and they were conquered by another empire.
The Silla were the first dynasty to live in Korea and they were buddhists and were influenced by the chinese culture.
The Choson conquered the Koryu and took their place as the leaders of Korea.
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