Learn about the economy of Bronze and early Iron Age Korea in Age of Empires IV, focusing on agriculture, livestock, and farming units.
The principal economic activity of Bronze and early Iron Age Korea was agriculture. Rice was the main food crop of southern Korea. Raising livestock (oxen, horses, pigs, and dogs) was more important in the north. The basic farming unit was the village, made up of headmen, free peasants, and a few slaves. Peasants and slaves worked mainly on communal farms. There were some peasant-owned lands as well. The free peasants were heavily taxed and provided labor to the state. They were not permitted to bear arms or serve in the armies.
- Focus on rice cultivation in southern regions for a stable food supply.
- Diversify with livestock in northern areas to supplement your economy.
- Understand the village structure, including headmen, free peasants, and slaves, for managing labor.
- Be aware that free peasants are heavily taxed and provide labor but cannot serve in the army or bear arms.
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