This is possible in epic/marathon and by Arabs/Moors/Europeans who can reach Korea before 1000. Simple: switch to no state religion and Koreans will trade aesthetics/drama with you, Japanese will trade civil service; later Chinese will trade music. You cost 2 turns of anarchy (switch back later)and get these important tech.
If this is intended, shouldn't China also will to trade civil service? It was Chinese who developed it first.
If this is intended, shouldn't China also will to trade civil service? It was Chinese who developed it first.