[50] Later Silla was initially a period of peace, without a single foreign invasion for 200 years, and commerce, as it engaged in international trade from as distant as the Middle East and maintained maritime leadership in East Asia. Gwangjong eliminated many of his powerful rivals by sending them to prison or having them executed. In actuality, it seems the accusations were baseless since he would have only been 5 years old at the time of the rebellion. [178] This form of meditation is the main method taught in Korean Seon today. [15][16] With its victory over Liao, Goryeo was confident in its military ability and no longer worried about a Khitan military threat. [156], When he took control, Choe Chungheon forced Myeongjong off the throne and replaced him with King Sinjong. Joseph P. Linskey, 《Korean Studies series》, Chimundang, 2003. [36][76] In 962, Goryeo entered relations with the nascent Song dynasty. Myocheong failed to persuade the king; he rebelled and established the state of Daebang, but it failed and he was killed. He was the third son of King Taejo, the founder of the kingdom, and was born more than a decade before Goryeo was formally established. Twenty-five generations later, around 30,000 Koreans look back to Jang Sunnyong as the grandfather of their clan: the Jang clan, with its seat at Toksu village.[192]. The body is low clay, quartz rich, high potassia and virtually identical in composition to the Chinese Yueh ceramics which scholars hypothesize occasioned the first production of celadon in Korea. [130] Goryeo's reverence for learning is attested to in the Gaoli tujing, or Goryeo dogyeong, a book by an envoy from the Song dynasty who visited Goryeo in 1123. During the reign of Gwongjong’s grandson, King Seongjong 성종, Choe wrote an ancient equivalent of a “Tell-All” book documenting the past glories and failures of all the past kings he served. In 1014, a coup occurred but the effects of the rebellion didn't last long, only making generals discontent with the current supremacy of the civilian officers. Jogye (曹溪山). [148] After political chaos, Uijong started to enjoy travelling to local temples and studying sutra, while he was almost always accompanied by a large group of civilian officers. National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, 〈Sul, Korean Alcoholic Beverages〉, 2013. The gwageo remained an important institution in Korea until its abolition in 1894. In 918, Kung’ye of Goguryeo lost his throne due to his oppressive policies and Wang Geon proclaimed his kingship. It failed, but the power of the monarch was weakened; Goryeo underwent a civil war among the nobility. [144][145], The House Yi of Inju (Korean: 인주이씨(仁州李氏)) married women to the kings from the time of Munjong to the 17th King, Injong. This gave the king the idea to try and take back lost land. Taejo of Joseon (October 11, 1335 – May 24, 1408; r. 1392–1398), born Yi Seong-gye, whose changed name is Yi Dan, was the founder and the first king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea, and the main figure in overthrowing the Goryeo Dynasty.He was posthumously raised to the rank of Emperor in 1899 by Gojong, the Gwangmu Emperor, who had proclaimed the Korean Empire in … WikiMatrix. Einer der Goryeo Monarchen soll der Lieblingsenkel von Kublai Khan gewesen und am Hof der Yuan aufgewachsen sein. Hee-sung Keel, 《Chinul:The Founder of the Korean Son Tradition》, Jain Publishing Company, 1978. [66][67], In contrast to Gung Ye, who had harbored vengeful animosity toward Silla, Taejo (Wang Geon) was magnanimous toward the weakened kingdom. Heonjong (Goryeo) König Heonjong war während seiner Zeit in der Regierung, 1094 1095 14. This was genius move because he was able to kill two birds with one stone. Three important monks of this period who figured prominently in charting the future course of Korean Seon were contemporaries and friends: Gyeonghan Baeg'un (景閑白雲; 1298–1374), Taego Bou (太古普愚; 1301–1382) and Naong Hyegeun (懶翁慧勤; 1320–1376). He also married a woman of the Silla royal clan … Taejo ruled from 918 to 943. [69] In 935, Gyeon Hwon was removed from his throne by his eldest son over a succession dispute and imprisoned at Geumsansa Temple, but he escaped to Goryeo three months later and was deferentially received by his former archrival. The other one, led by Kim Bu-sik (author of the Samguk Sagi), wanted to keep the status quo. Did he really marry his half-sister? [195] Under the reign of King Chungryeol, soju quickly became a popular drink, while the stationed region of Mongolian troops came to produce high-quality soju, for instance in Andong. During the reign of Jurchen leader Wuyashu in 1103–1113, the border between the two nations was stabilized and Korean forces withdrew from Jurchen territories, acknowledging Jurchen control over the contested region. The Goryeo dynasty survived under the Yuan until King Gongmin began to push the Mongolian garrisons of the Yuan back in the 1350s. In 918, four top-ranked generals of Taebong — Hong Yu (홍유; 洪儒), Bae Hyeongyeong (배현경; 裵玄慶), Shin Sung-gyeom (신숭겸; 申崇謙) and Bok Jigyeom (복지겸; 卜智謙)—met secretly and agreed to overthrow Gung Ye's rule and crown Wang Geon as their new king. It caused much disgust to Gyeon Hwon. The name Goryeo is derived from Goguryeo, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. Emperor Gwangjong creating the national civil service examinations. Stability Through Establishing A Strong Central Government: Did Gwangjong instigate a bloody purge against the nobility. All three went to Yuan China to learn the Linji (臨濟 or Imje in Korean) gwanhwa teaching that had been popularized by Jinul. Although the slave reform act ended after Gwangjong’s death, the civil service exam lasted for almost 950 more years until the Gabo Reform of 1894. [102] Goryeo won the first battle against Liao, led by Yang Gyu, but lost the second battle, led by Gang Jo: the Goryeo army suffered heavy casualties and was dispersed, and many commanders were captured or killed, including Gang Jo himself. [10] Goryeo achieved what has been called a "true national unification" by Korean historians as it not only unified the Later Three Kingdoms but also incorporated much of the ruling class of the northern kingdom of Balhae, who had origins in Goguryeo of the earlier Three Kingdoms of Korea. [71][72], Following the destruction of Balhae by the Khitan Liao dynasty in 927, the last crown prince of Balhae and much of the ruling class sought refuge in Goryeo, where they were warmly welcomed and given land by Taejo. König des Goryeo-Reiches und der Goryeo-Dynastie. Apart from kings, Yi Saek, Monk Uicheon, and Yi Seonggye are also on the list. In 1104, King Sukjong of the Goryeo Dynasty built a palace in Kaesong, which was then referred to as Namgyeong or "Southern Capital". The kings of Goryeo held an important status like other important families of Mardin, the Uyghurs and Mongols (Oirats, Khongirad, and Ikeres). Morris Rossabi - China among equals: the Middle Kingdom and its neighbors, 10th-14th centuries, p.244, The Mongols Co-opt the Turks to Rule All under Heaven: Crippled the Dual-System and Expelled by Chinese Rebellion by Wontack Hong, Baasanjavyin Lkhagvaa-Solongos, Mongol-Solongosyin harilstaanii ulamjlalaas, p.172. Both were brothers of Gwangjong. [146] This proposal divided the nobles. [160][161], Tension continued through the 12th century and into the 13th century, when the Mongol invasions started. [38][39] The military of Goryeo was organized into 5 armies, like an empire, as opposed to 3, like a kingdom. [27] During the military rule, Goryeo resisted invasions by the Mongol Empire for almost 30 years, until the ruling head of the Choe family was assassinated in 1258 by opponents in the court, after which authority was restored to the monarchy and peace was made with the Mongols; however, power struggles continued in the court and military rule did not end until 1270. Wang Geon first opposed the idea but later agreed to their plan. The mainstream version of history is that Gwangjong was a bloody tyrant, but based on additional evidence, the reality may be closer to the fact that he was merely squashing a rebellion. Before him are Kim Il-sung (1912) , Taejo of Joseon (1335) , and Taejo of Goryeo (877) . In 949, Taejo’s 4th son, Wong So, now known as Gwongjong, became Goryeo’s 4th king. Korea: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette》, Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd, 2008. harvnb error: no target: CITEREFKim2014 (, John H.T., 〈Korea:Korean Cultural Insights〉, Korean National Tourism Organization, 2000. p.25. In 1373 experiments with incendiary arrows and "fire tubes" possibly an early form of the Hwacha were developed and placed on Korean warships. It comprised 34 kings in 17 generations. [147], In addition, under the reign of King Uijong, the military officers were prohibited from entering the Security council, and even at times of state emergency, they were not allowed to assume commands. Gwongjong upset the balance of power by strengthening royal authority and reducing their power. Momentarily, Goryeo advanced to parts of Jiandao while conquering the Jurchens, but returned the territories due to the harsh climate and difficulties in defending them. He enacted a series of major reforms which were viewed as unfavorable to the aristocracy – simply put, he really pissed them off! [80][101][111] Shengzong intended to invade again but faced internal opposition. [125], Goryeo's golden age lasted about 100 years into the early 12th century and was a period of commercial, intellectual, and artistic achievement. [86] Seongjong filled the bureaucracy with new bureaucrats, who as products of the gwageo civil service examinations were educated to be loyal to the state, and dispatched centrally-appointed officials to administrate the provinces. It can also be said that history is written by the survivors. Goryeo affiliated itself with the successive short-lived Five Dynasties beginning with the Shatuo Later Tang dynasty in … [8][42] The secondary capitals represented the capitals of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. Drawing upon various Chinese treatments of this topic, most importantly those by Zongmi (780-841) and Dahui (大慧; 1089–1163),[179] Jinul created a "sudden enlightenment followed by gradual practice" dictum, which he outlined in a few relatively concise and accessible texts. Jae-eun Kang, 《The Land of Scholars:Two Thousand Years of Korean Confucianism》, Home&Sekey Books, 2006. [119][122] Beginning in 1034, merchants from Song and envoys from various Jurchen tribes and the Tamna kingdom attended the annual Palgwanhoe in Kaesong, the largest national celebration in Goryeo;[122] the Song merchants attended as representatives of China while the Jurchen and Tamna envoys attended as members of Goryeo's tianxia. These ceramics are of a hard porcellaneous body with porcelain stone as one of the key ingredients; however, it is not to be confused with porcelain. [129] Goryeo prolifically published and imported books, and by the late 11th century, exported books to China; the Song dynasty transcribed thousands of Korean books. Civilian resistance was strong, and the Imperial Court at Ganghwa attempted to strengthen its fortress. [80][101] The Liao army was immediately ambushed and suffered heavy casualties: the Goryeo commander Gang Gam-chan had dammed a large tributary of the Yalu River and released the water on the unsuspecting Khitan soldiers, who were then charged by 12,000 elite cavalry. The Mongols had acquired the technique of distilling Arak from the Muslim World[194] during their invasion of Central Asia and the Middle East around 1256, it was subsequently introduced to Koreans and distilleries were set up around the city of Kaesong. Scarlet Heart’s interpretation of King Hyejong (left) and King Jeongjong (right) the 2nd and 3rd kings of Goryeo. Kyong-suk Kang, 《Korean Ceramics》, Korea Foundation, 2008. Wang Won ascends the throne of Goryeo at a steep price.Subscribe to the ABS-CBN Entertainment channel! We will take a look at his reign and establish fact versus drama fiction. Taejo graciously accepted the capitulation of the last king of Silla and incorporated the ruling class of Later Silla. Gina Barnes and Beth McKillop, eds. OpenSubtitles2018.v3. Übersetzung im Kontext von „goryeo“ in Englisch-Deutsch von Reverso Context: Ajaeng This horizontal zither has been used since the Goryeo period. [68] Taejo came to Later Silla's aid but suffered a major defeat at the hand of Gyeon Hwon near modern-day Daegu; Taejo barely escaped with his life thanks to the self-sacrifices of Generals Shin Sung-gyeom and Kim Nak, and, thereafter, Later Baekje became the dominant military power of the Later Three Kingdoms. [135][136] In addition, he achieved the epitome of cultural blossoming in Goryeo. Momentarily, Goryeo advanced to parts of Jiandao while conquering the Jurchens, but returned the territories due to the harsh climate and difficulties in defending them. [119] The capital was a center of trade and industry, and its merchants developed one of the earliest systems of double-entry bookkeeping in the world, called the sagae chibubeop, that was used until 1920. Scholars also theorize that this developed in part to an inlay tradition in Korean metalworks and lacquer, and also to the dissatisfaction with the nearly invisible effect of incising when done under a thick celadon glaze.[202]. [203][204][205][206][207] The first metal movable type book was the Sangjeong Gogeum Yemun that was printed in 1234. In response to the circumstantial changes, Goryeo declared itself to be a tributary state of Jin in 1126. In the end, he became indifferent to politics and entrusted that great task to the Buddhist monk Shin Don. But after six years, Shin Don lost his position. Opposition factions fought to ensure the new fortresses were turned over to the Jurchen. In 1108, however, General Yun was given orders to withdraw his troops by the new ruler, King Yejong. Taejo (r. 918-943 CE), previously known as Wang Geon or Wang Kon, was the founder and first king of the Goryeo (Koryo) kingdom which unified and ruled ancient Korea from 918 CE to 1392 CE. During the 1380s, Goryeo turned its attention to the Wokou menace and used naval artillery created by Choe Museon to annihilate hundreds of pirate ships. Wang Geon, who would posthumously be known by his temple name of Taejo or "Grand Progenitor", changed the name of his kingdom back to "Goryeo", adopted the era name of "Heaven's Mandate", and moved the capital back to his home of Kaesong. Both were brothers of Gwangjong. This was a national test which allowed government officials to be recruited based on merit and scholarly attainment rather than family or political connections. Einer der Goryeo Monarchen soll der Lieblingsenkel von Kublai Khan gewesen und am Hof der Yuan aufgewachsen sein. Goryeo fell to General Yi Seong-gye, a son of Yi Ja-chun, who put to death the last three Goryeo kings, usurped the throne and established in 1392 the Joseon dynasty. [87] The next ruler, Seongjong, secured centralization of government and laid the foundation for a centralized political order. The legitimacy of Goryeo itself was also becoming an increasingly disputed issue within the court, as the ruling house failed not only to govern the kingdom effectively, but was also tarnished by generations of forced interma… [33] Goryeo maintained multiple capitals: the main capital "Gaegyeong" (also called "Hwangdo" or "Imperial Capital")[40] in modern-day Kaesong, the "Western Capital" in modern-day Pyongyang, the "Eastern Capital" in modern-day Gyeongju, and the "Southern Capital" in modern-day Seoul. [78] Taejo displayed strong animosity toward the Khitans who had destroyed Balhae. In 927, Gyeon Hwon, who had vowed to avenge the last king of Baekje when he founded Later Baekje, sacked the capital of Later Silla, forced the king to commit suicide, and installed a puppet on the throne. [33][37], The rulers of Goryeo donned imperial yellow clothing, made sacrifices to Heaven, and invested sons as kings. Gwangjong (광종 光宗) (949 – 975) was the fourth Emperor of the Goryeo dynasty which ruled Korea from the fall of Silla in 935 until the founding of Joseon in 1392. So what do you think, tyrant of reformer? New!! King Taejo also signaled a fresh start by moving the capital from Gaegyeong to a new city at … After taking the name King Taejo, the new king renamed the kingdom Goryeo and begun the new Goryeo dynasty. 39-64. Von Goryeo leitet sich die in den meisten westlichen Sprachen verwendete Bezeichnung Korea ab. Hyejong of Goryeo 고려 혜종 高麗 惠宗 Wang Mu King of Goryeo Reign5 July 943 – 23 October 945 PredecessorTaejo of Goryeo SuccessorJeongjong of Goryeo Born912 Naju, Taebong Died23 October 945 Gaegyeong, Kingdom of Goryeo Burial Sunreung Royal Tomb … 15 relations: Doosan Encyclopedia, Family tree of the Goryeo kings, Goryeo, Goryeosa, Injong of Goryeo, Jeong Jung-bu, Korea, List of monarchs of Korea, Monarch, Munjong of Goryeo, Myeongjong of Goryeo, Queen Gongye, Yejong of Goryeo, Yi Go, Yi Ui-bang. In 942, the Khitan ruler Taizu sent an embassy with a gift of 50 camels to Goryeo, but Taejo … This great kingdom had to end due to a coup of an official who wasn’t a descendant of the previous king of the dynasty. See more » Gwangjong of Goryeo. Due to manipulation and court intrigue from opposing factions, he was discharged from his post. It is unclear to this writer as to why he decided to marry such close relatives. [73] An additional 3,000 Balhae households came to Goryeo in 938. His clan produced many high officials and respected Confucian scholars over the centuries. Andrei Nikolaevich Lan Kov, 《The dawn of modern Korea: the transformation in life and cityscape》, Eunhang namu, 2007. To mark the victory, General Yun built nine fortresses to the northeast of the border (Korean: 東北九城). Goryeo fell to General Yi Seong-gye, a son of a Yi Ja-chun, who put to death the last three Goryeo Kings, usurped the throne and established in 1392 the Joseon Dynasty. Those warring kingdoms were Baekje (18 BCE to 660 CE), in the southwest of the peninsula; Goguryeo (37 BCE to 668 CE), in the north and central part of the peninsula plus parts of Manchuria ; and Silla (57 BCE to 935 CE), in … Juli 943 in Songak, Goryeo), während seiner Zeit als Herrscher unter dem Namen König Wang Geon (왕건) bekannt, war der Gründer des Goryeo-Reiches (고려) und der 1. [13] Their historiographical names were implemented in the Samguk sagi in the 12th century. It is generally accepted that the world's first metal movable type was invented in Goryeo during the 13th century by Choe Yun-ui. Der König von Goryeo, und der Goryeo-Dynastie. Goryeo-Dynastie. The story set in the late Goryeo Dynasty in which a group of Feng Shui advisers to the government authorities help the hero Lee Sung Gye become the first king of the Joseon Dynasty. [86] In addition, Seongjong laid the foundation for Goryeo's educational system: he founded the Gukjagam national university in 992, supplementing the schools already established in Kaesong and Pyongyang by Taejo, and national libraries and archives in Kaesong and Pyongyang that contained tens of thousands of books. First, this decreased the number of slaves owned by powerful clans and military officers, thereby decreasing their power. Sok-pong So, 《Brother Nations, Korea and Turkey:a history of Turkish soldiers' participation in the Korean War》, Ministry of Patriots & Veterans Affairs, 2007. p.31, 〈Harvard Asia Quarterly〉, Vol.10 1-2, Harvard Asia Law Society, Harvard Asia Business Club and Asia at the Graduate school of Design, 2006. p.27. During this tumultuous period, Goryeo momentarily conquered Liaoyang in 1356, repulsed two large invasions by the Red Turbans in 1359 and 1360, and defeated the final attempt by the Yuan to dominate Goryeo when General Choe Yeong defeated an invading Mongol tumen in 1364. Votes: 60 If you are interested in Korean dramas and/or Korean history and have an interest in helping - we'd love to hear from you! Alexander Wynee, 《Buddhism: An Introduction》, I.B. The Goryeo dynasty ruled in Korea from 918 to 1392. Long live His Majesty! After him are Taejong of Joseon (1367) , Jeongjong of Joseon (1357) , Kim Jong-un (1983) , Injo of Joseon (1595) , Kim Jong-suk (1919) , Jang Song-thaek (1946) , Choe Yong-gon (1900) , and Kim Koo (1876) . During the Goryeo period, lacquerware with mother-of-pearl inlay reached a high point of technical and aesthetic achievement and was widely used by members of the aristocracy for Buddhist ritual implements and vessels, as well as horse saddles and royal carriages. [45] During the 11th century, Goryeo was viewed as "the state that could give either the Song or Liao military ascendancy". [70] In the following year, upon Gyeon Hwon's request, Taejo and Gyeon Hwon conquered Later Baekje with an army of 87,500 soldiers, bringing an end to the Later Three Kingdoms period. Djun Kil Kim, 《The History of Korea: 2nd edition》, ABC-CLIO, 2014. Perhaps he was trying to revive ancient Silla’s Bone Rank System by creating a “pure blooded” royal family. [149], In 1170, a group of army officers led by Jeong Jung-bu, Yi Ui-bang and Yi Go launched a coup d'état and succeeded. [99] In 1009, Gang Jo staged a coup d'état, assassinating Mokjong and installing Hyeonjong on the throne. Nothing could be more wrong. Eventually the House of Yi gained more power than the monarch himself. [181] However, this period of relative decadence would nevertheless produce some of Korea's most renowned Seon masters. His reforms such as the Slave Reform Act and the National Civil Service Exam are still taught over 1000 years later. [93] For a time, Goryeo and Liao enjoyed an amicable relationship. In spite of its smaller size, it was able to stand up to Liao and Chin, and did not have to buy peace. Goryeo, also known as Koryŏ, was a Korean kingdom lasting from 918 until 1392. In 1102, the Jurchen threatened and another crisis emerged. [184] Gukjagam was the highest educational institution of the Goryeo dynasty. [88] Seongjong supported Confucianism and, upon a proposal by the Confucian scholar Choe Seungno, the separation of government and religion. When he returned to Goryeo, he reported to King Gongmin how weak a state that Yuan was truly in. König des Goryeo-Reiches und der Goryeo-Dynastie. (That must have been pretty awkward! [5], Tripitaka Koreana (팔만대장경) is a Korean collection of the Tripitaka of approximately 80,000 pages. Another important advocate of Seon/Gyo unity was Uicheon. Man rechnet die Reichsdauer von 918 bis 1392, auch wenn Korea erst 936 in den Grenzen des alten Silla-Reichs ganz wiedervereinigt war. Inlaid lacquers combine texture, color, and shape to produce a dazzling effect in both large and small objects. Their discontent became too much to bare and they reacted by staging a rebellion. Hyeonjong (Goryeo) König Hyeonjong war während seiner Regierungszeit von 1009 bis 1031 der 8. Obviously, the powerful clans and military officers were not happy to lose their military strength, to lose their slaves, and to lose their status of Meritorious Service for the founding of Goryeo. All three returned, and established the sharp, confrontational methods of the Imje school in their own teaching. [33] Imperial designations and terminology were widely used, such as "empress", "imperial crown prince", "imperial edict", and "imperial palace". 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[190], One of those Central Asian immigrants to Korea originally came to Korea as an aide to a Mongol princess who had been sent to marry King Chungnyeol of Goryeo. It was during this period satirical poems were composed and one of them was the Sanghwajeom, the "Colored-eye people bakery", the song tells the tale of a Korean woman who goes to a Muslim bakery to buy some dumplings. The Mongols and the Kingdom of Goryeo tied with marriages and Goryeo became quda (marriage alliance) vassal of the Yuan dynasty for about 80 years and monarchs of Goryeo were mainly imperial sons in-law (khuregen). [115] There were developments in printing and publishing, spreading the knowledge of philosophy, literature, religion, and science. Trading relations between the Islamic world and the Korean peninsula continued with the succeeding Goryeo kingdom through to the 15th century. The general trend of Buddhism in the latter half of the Goryeo was a decline due to corruption, and the rise of strong anti-Buddhist political and philosophical sentiment. [132] In the early 12th century, local schools called hyanghak were established. [97]To repeat, Koryŏ was not a vassal with tributary duties to the Five Dynasties, Sung, Liao, and Chin. Tag Archives: Goryeo King Gwangjong of Goryeo. [5] Eventually, Chinese poetry was used as lyrics for both Chinese and native Korean melodies. He later traveled to China, and upon his return, actively promulgated the Cheontae (天台宗, or Tiantai in Chinese) teachings, which became recognized as another Seon school. Wang Geon was given the posthumous title of Taejo meaning 'Great Founder.' Among some of his measure was the creation of a large military loyal to him, and declaring himself “Emperor” 왕제. Lee seung-yeon, 《On the formation of the Upper Monastic Area of Seon Buddhist Temples from Korea's Late Silla to the Goryeo Era》. The two nations became intertwined for 80 years as all subsequent Korean kings married Mongol princesses,[163] and the last empress of the Yuan dynasty was a Korean princess. (Comments on this topic is welcomed and encouraged!). Perhaps he was doing this as a measure to strengthen royal authority by not allowing any other clans to join the royal family as in-laws. Gwangjong eliminated many of his powerful rivals by sending them to prison or having them executed. Goryeo's land was at first what is now South Korea and about 1/3 of North Korea, but later on managed to recover most of the Korean peninsula. : The name "Taejo" is comprise of two Chinese characters, "Tae," a derivative of 'Dae' (big), which means "very big" or "great," and "Jo," which means "grandfather." [46] In 1270, Goryeo capitulated to the Mongols and became a semi-autonomous "son-in-law state" (부마국; 駙馬國) of the Yuan dynasty, bringing an end to its imperial system. [151][152] His unrestrained corruption and cruelty[152] led to a coup by general Choe Chung-heon,[153] who assassinated Yi Ui-min and took supreme power in 1197. Various interpretations exist regarding Gwangjong’s reign. [12][61][64][65] One of Taejo's first decrees was to repopulate and defend the ancient Goguryeo capital of Pyongyang, which had been in ruins for a long time; afterward, he renamed it the "Western Capital", and before he died, he placed great importance on it in his Ten Injunctions to his descendants. Holy '' ( ogyo yangjong ) who had destroyed Balhae Silla as the King ; he rebelled and established state! Highest post in his time, Choe Seungno 최승로 was an the advisor Six! The balance of power by strengthening royal authority and creating a “ pure blooded royal... After 1270 Goryeo became a semi-autonomous client state of Daebang, but he stopped at the top of Sea! Spend many years at the Yuan back in the 11th century tall foot which rested on dish-shaped.! 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