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  2. Three Kingdoms of Korea - Wikipedia

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    The Three Kingdoms of Korea or Samhan (Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla) competed for hegemony over the Korean Peninsula during the ancient period of Korean history.During the Three Kingdoms period (Korean: 삼국시대), [a] many states and statelets consolidated until, after Buyeo was annexed in 494 and Gaya was annexed in 562, only three remained on the Korean Peninsula: Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla.

  3. Goguryeo - Wikipedia

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    The name Goguryeo (Korean: 고구려; Hanja: 高句麗; Korean pronunciation: [ko̞ɡuɾjʌ̹]), which means "high castle", is a combination of Guryeo and the prefix Go (Korean: 고; Hanja: 高; lit. high, big). [37] The name came from Goguryeo-hyeon, a subdivision that was established by the Xuantu Commandery.

  4. List of monarchs of Korea - Wikipedia

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    Taebong (901–918), also known as Majin or Later Goguryeo, was established by Gung-ye, an outcast prince of Silla. Gung-Ye joined General Yang Gil's rebellion, and rose through the ranks. He eventually assassinated Yang-Gil and established a new kingdom, naming it Later Goguryeo.

  5. Korea–Khitan War - Wikipedia

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    He criticized the attitude of the scriptwriter and the way he anachronistically portrayed the local gentries of early 11th century Goryeo, claiming that the series' depiction is just as absurd as "BTS suddenly appearing right after the Korean war" and that the production team should have had responsibility when they're representing history ...

  6. Mongol invasions of Korea - Wikipedia

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    When the Goryeo court sent the future king Wonjong as hostage to the Mongol court and promised to return to Kaegyong, the Mongols withdrew from Central Korea. There were two parties within Goryeo: the literati party, which opposed the war with the Mongols, and the military junta—led by the Ch'oe clan—which pressed for continuing the war.

  7. The Great Battle (film) - Wikipedia

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    While some audiences complimented the movie, some criticized it due to its lack of historical accuracy. [7] Nevertheless, the movie was considered successful for surpassing its break-even point and earning over US$41.5 million gross from 5.4 million admissions. [8] It stars Zo In-sung, Nam Joo-hyuk, and Park Sung-woong. Nam Joo-Hyuk, who played ...

  8. Military history of Goguryeo - Wikipedia

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    Goguryeo and Baekje formed an alliance (Hangul: 여제동맹, Hanja: 麗濟同盟) in 642 aimed toward territorial restoration against Silla. King Uija of Baekje attacked Silla and captured around 40 strongpoints in 642, [30] [self-published source] and 7 more fortresses in 645. [29] In 655, the Goguryeo–Baekje alliance captured 30 fortresses ...

  9. Military of Goryeo - Wikipedia

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    The Military of Goryeo was the primary military force of the Goryeo dynasty. During the Later Three Kingdoms period, Wang Kŏn overthrew the Taebong ruler, Kung Ye, and renamed it Goryeo after the Goguryeo dynasty. He led the kingdom's armies and navies against Silla and Later Baekje and unified the peninsula.