Joseon, Chosŏn, or Chosun are English spellings of the Korean word for North Korea, during various periods of its history (The same word's pronounced Chaoxian in Chinese, Chōsen in Japanese): Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom（legend period founded by Chinese Adherents or Displaced persons）, from 2333 BC to 108 BC. Joseon Dynasty of Korea, from AD 1392 to 1910. Korea under Japanese rule (1910-1945). Korea called Chosŏn in North Korea. It may also refer to: Newsp… (More on Joseon)