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KOREAN HISTORY IN 30 SECONDS ➡️ King Taejo 👑 of the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392) CC: Wang Geon (왕건) was born in modern-day Kaesong (개성). He joined Gung Ye(궁예)’s army when he was 18 years old, who fought against Queen Jinseong (진성) of the Silla Dynasty(신라). The conditions of the people were very poor at this time, and Gung Ye was gathering troops to make conditions better. In 900, Wang Geon led a successful campaign against the army of Later Baekje(백제), gaining fame and recognition from the eventual King, Kung Ye. However, in 918, four top-ranked generals met secretly and agreed to overthrow the King and establish Wang Geon on the throne. Finding their mission successful, Wang Geon went on to become Taejo(태조), the founder of the Goryeo Dynasty. King Taejo promoted Buddhism as the state religion, and laid claim to the northern parts of the Korean Peninsula and Manchuria, which he considered his rightful legacy as the successor of the Goguryeo Kingdom(고구려). Thanks to Taejo, the Goryeo Kingdom is what inspired the country’s current name: Korea. Want more Korean History? Follow @pinpoint.korea for regular updates and fun travel tips! . . . . . #koreanhistory #koreablogger #studyinkorea #lifeinkorea #seoulblogger #lifeinseoul #koreatrip #koreanbuddhism #worldhistory #koreauniversity #ilovekorea