Comparison of Inheritance in the Joseon Dynasty and Early Modern Europe
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While it varies depending on the family, here is a rough comparison of families with a total inheritance value of 10 billion KRW:
Joseon Yangban Family (Hypothetical 18th Century) vs. British Aristocratic Family (Hypothetical Early Modern)
Eldest Son: 4–5 billion / 8–9.5 billion
Second Son: 2–3 billion / 0.2–0.8 billion
Third Son: 1.5–2.5 billion / 0.1–0.5 billion
Daughter: 0.5–1.5 billion / 0.1–0.5 billion
Second Son's Land: Possible to receive a significant portion / Almost none
Second Son's Independent Inheritance: Possible / Often must find a profession
Role of Eldest Son: Succession of the head family and ancestral rites / Succession of estates and titles
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