The Mumun pottery culture refers to a prehistoric culture in the Korean Peninsula, dating from around 1500 to 300 BCE. It is characterized by its distinctive pottery, which includes simple, unglazed earthenware with a variety of shapes and sizes. The pottery often features cord-marked designs and is believed to have been used for both practical and ceremonial purposes. This culture is significant for its evidence of early agricultural practices and the development of settled communities. Archaeological sites associated with the Mumun pottery culture have revealed tools, burial practices, and remnants of early rice cultivation, highlighting the transition from nomadic to agrarian lifestyles in ancient Korea.