The Jikji, an anthology of Zen Buddhist teachings, is the world's oldest extant book printed with movable metal type.
Rebel leader Zhu Yuanzhang becomes the Hongwu Emperor and drives the Mongols from Dadu, ending the Yuan dynasty.
General Yi Seong-gye overthrows Goryeo and founds the Joseon dynasty, which lasts more than five centuries.
Admiral Zheng He leads seven Ming treasure voyages to Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean, Arabia and East Africa.
Ming forces defeat the Hồ dynasty (1406–1407) and annex the country as the province of Jiaozhi.
Lê Lợi launches a revolt at Lam Sơn (Thanh Hóa) against Ming rule; the ten-year struggle restores independence.
The Yongle Emperor completes the Forbidden City palace complex and moves the capital from Nanjing to Beijing.