Neolithic Korea refers to the period in Korean prehistory that lasted from around 8000 BCE to 1500 BCE. During this time, people transitioned from a nomadic lifestyle of hunting and gathering to settled farming communities. They cultivated crops like millet and barley and domesticated animals, which led to the development of more complex societies. Archaeological sites, such as those found in the Korean Peninsula, reveal evidence of early pottery, tools, and dwellings. The Mumun pottery culture, characterized by its distinctive earthenware, emerged during this period, showcasing the artistic and functional advancements of Neolithic communities in Korea.