Chinese colonial forces conquer the early Korean …
Years: 108BCE - 108BCE
Chinese colonial forces conquer the early Korean state (now known as Old Chosen) in 108, reducing Korea to vassal status.
Lo-lang (near modern Pyongyang, North Korea) becomes a provincial outpost of the Han dynasty.
The Chinese introduction of bronze tools and establishment of military colonies in Korea leads to rapid sinicization and dramatic advances in agriculture.
