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Gyeongguk daejeon
The Gyeongguk daejeon, or National Code, was the basic law code of Joseon Korea. Compilation began under King Sejo, and it was completed and promulgated in 1485 under King Seongjong. Organised in six sections matching the six ministries of government, it set out administration, taxation, ritual, military affairs, punishments and public works, and remained in force for centuries.
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