Manchu-Joseon Alliance(KE)

Korean Empire,another timeline made by NSKball was made possible on an alliance between the Manchus and the Koreans of the Joseon Dynastyball,starting from 1619.

King Gwanghaegun
Taking the throne in 1608,this king had a foreign policy of being neutral between Mingball and the Manchus.In 1619 though,the Manchus went to war with the Ming.In a stunning move,he made Joseonball part of an alliance with the Manchurians.They won the battle of Sarhu that year,starting this buildup of friendship.

Almost lost Alliance
A conservative pro-Mingball faction of Joseonball tried a coup in 1623 to remove the Manchu-friendly king.But,this faction failed to stage it and head leaders were dismissed from office.The relations of the Manchus and Koreans had the chance to continue on.