Goryeo Dynasty I - Taejo Wang Geon & the Making of a New Dynasty [History of Korea]

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The kingdom of Goryeo (고려, 高麗) was founded in 918. It unified the Korean Peninsula by subjugating Silla 신라 and Hubaekje 후백제. The name Korea is derived from the name of Goryeo. It was first used in the 5th century when Goguryeo (37 BC - 668 AD) shortened its name to Goryeo. Goryeo was established by Wang Geon, later Taejo of Goryeo (877-943, r.918-943, 왕건 王建), a general of noble Goguryeo descent. He was born in Songak (송악, 松嶽), now modern day Kaesong (개성시) in North Korea. Goryeo also used the names Samhan and Haedong, meaning East of the Sea.
In this episode, we will take a look at Wang Geon’s life from being a prime minister in the kingdom of Taebong (Later Goguryeo) up until his unification of the Korean Peninsula. We will focus on the years 913 to 948. First, we will take a look at how he founded the kingdom of Goryeo. Second, we will talk about the Khitans who will constantly be a problem to early Goryeo kings. Finally, we will take a closer look at Wang Geon’s 10 mandates to his successors.
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