= South Korean monarchs = A history of '''South Korean monarchs''', including all of Korean history preceding the [[NorthKorea|communist revolution]]. <> ---- == Goryeo == ---- == Joseon == ---- == Empire of Korea == ---- == Japanese Occupation == In 1905, Korea became a vassal of [[WorldHistory/EmpireOfJapan|Imperial Japan]]. Two years later '''Gojong''' ('''고종''') was forced to abdicate the throne and a formal annexation began. In this period, the kingdom became known as '''Chōsen'''. ---- == Soviet and American Occupation Zones == A provisional government known as the '''People's Republic of Korea''' ('''PRK''') was organized to administer Korea following [[WorldHistory/EmpireOfJapan|Japanese]] surrender. The [[UnitedStates/HarrySTruman|United States]] did not recognize the PRK. Instead, the '''United States Army Military Government in Korea''' ('''USAMGIK''') was established. The [[SouthKorea/Democratization#Republic_of_Korea|Republic of Korea]] eventually succeeded this occupation. The [[WorldHistory/SovietUnion|USSR]] took control of the PRK and established the [[NorthKorea/Monarchs#Kim|Democratic People's Republic of Korea]]. ---- == Dynasties == === Wang === The '''Wang''' dynasty is essentially '''Goryeo'''. ||'''Monarchs'''||'''Reign'''|| ---- === Yi === The '''Yi''' dynasty, sometimes referred to as the Lee dynasty, is essentially '''Joseon'''. ||'''Monarchs'''||'''Reign'''|| ---- CategoryRicottone