Goryeo was a Korean state founded in 918,during a time of national division called the Later Three Kingdoms period,that unified and ruled the Korean Peninsula until 1392. 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. The name "Korea" is derived from the name of Goryeo,also romanized as Koryŏ,which was first used in the early 5th century by Goguryeo. According to Korean historians,it was during the Goryeo period that the individual identities of Goguryeo,Baekje and Silla were successfully merged into a single entity that became the basis of the modern-day Korean identity. Goryeo was the successor state to Later Goguryeo and Goguryeo.
North Hwanghae Province is a province of North Korea. The province was formed in 1954 when the former Hwanghae Province was split into North and South Hwanghae. The provincial capital is Sariwon. The province is bordered by Pyongyang and South Pyongan to the north,Kangwon to the east,Kaesong Industrial Region and South Korea's Gyeonggi Province to the south,and South Hwanghae southwest. In 2003,Kaesong Directly Governed City became part of North Hwanghae as Kaepung County. Later on in 2019,it was promoted as Special City. Thus,it was separated from North Hwanghae.
Kaesong is a special city in the southern part of North Korea,and the capital of Korea during the Taebong kingdom and subsequent Goryeo dynasty. The city is near the Kaesong Industrial Region close to the border with South Korea and contains the remains of the Manwoldae palace. Called Songdo while it was the ancient capital of Goryeo,the city prospered as a trade centre that produced Korean ginseng. Kaesong now functions as North Korea's light industry centre.
Choe Yeong,also romanized as Choi Young,was a Korean general born in Hongseong or Cheorwon during the Goryeo period. He became a national hero after he put down the Jo Il-shin (조일신) rebellion. He also participated in the Red Turban Rebellions and later allied with the Ming dynasty to overthrow the Mongol Yuan dynasty. In his final years,General Choe was betrayed and executed by his former subordinate Yi Seong-gye,who founded the Joseon dynasty of Korea,bringing an end to the Goryeo period.
Gongmin of Goryeo was 31st ruler of Goryeo from 1351 to 1374. He was the second son of King Chungsuk.
National Treasure (Korean: 국보) is a national-level designation within the heritage preservation system of South Korea for tangible objects of significant artistic,cultural and historical value. Examples of objects include art,artifacts,sites,or buildings. It is administered by the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA). Additions to the list are decided by the Cultural Heritage Committee.
U of Goryeo ruled Goryeo (Korea) as the 32nd king from 1374 until 1388. He was the only son of King Gongmin.
A series of campaigns were conducted between 1231 and 1270 by the Mongol Empire against the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. There were seven major campaigns at tremendous cost to civilian lives,the last campaign made most of Goryeo a vassal state of the Yuan dynasty for approximately 80 years. However,rebellion movements existed throughout this time and in 1274,some Goryeo territory existed outside of Mongol control.
Myocheong was a Korean Buddhist monk and geomancer of the royal court of the Goryeo dynasty.
The Tombs of the Joseon dynasty refers to the 40 tombs of members of the House of Yi,which ruled Korea between 1392–1910. These tombs are scattered over 18 locations across the Korean Peninsula. They were built to honor and respect the ancestors and their achievements,and assert their royal authority. The tombs have been registered as an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009. Two other Joseon tombs,located in Kaesong,North Korea,were proposed but not submitted.
Manwoldae,or Mangwoldae,was the main palace of the Goryeo Dynasty of Korea. It did not have an official name,such as "Gyeongbokgung",because it was an imperial palace like the imperial palaces of China. Located in the Goryeo capital of Kaesong,the palace was burned in 1011,1126,1171,1225,and 1362. The name "Manwoldae" was given to the ruins of the palace during the 14th or 15th century of the Joseon period.
Sŏnjuk Bridge is a Koryo-dynasty stone bridge located in Kaesong,North Korea. Built in 1290,it is famous as the place where famed Confucian scholar and statesman Jeong Mong-ju was assassinated,allegedly on the orders of the Yi Bang-won,son of the first king of the Joseon Dynasty,Yi Seong-gye. The bridge was closed to all traffic in 1780 and has since been a national monument. It is 8.35m long and 3.36m wide. It was originally named the Sonji Bridge,but was renamed Sonjuk Bridge after the assassination of Mong-ju because bamboo grew where he was killed.
Taehung Castle is a mountain fortress of the early Goryeo period,located outside Kaesŏng,North Hwanghae Province,North Korea. Originally encompassing both Mts. Chŏnma and Songgo,the castle was first founded as a fortress for the defense of the capital,encircled by over 10 kilometers of stone walls. Today,many of the walls have become overgrown ruins.
The Mausoleum of King Wang Kŏn,more correctly known as the Hyŏllŭng Royal Tomb,is a mausoleum located Haesong Village,Kaesŏng,North Korea. The tomb belongs to the founder of the Goryeo Dynasty,Wang Kon,who received the temple name 'Taejo' and was the first monarch to unify the entire Korean peninsula after the subjugation the southern states of Silla and Baekje. Construction on the tomb began after the King's death in 943. Nonetheless,by the end of the occupation period there was little left of the original tomb,which had deteriorated due to abandonment and looting by Japanese forces. The tomb was heavily reconstructed in 1994,and all of the original buildings and statues were cleared away in order to accomplish its "restoration". The site is nominated for World Heritage status.
The Hurung Royal Tomb (Korean: 후릉),also known as Huneung Royal Tomb,is a 15th-century mausoleum located in Ryongjong Village,Panmun-guyok,Kaesong,North Korea. The site consists of two separate burial mounds,which contain the remains of Jeongjong,the second king of the Joseon dynasty and son of its founder Taejo,as well as the body of his wife,Queen Jeongan. Construction on the tombs began after Queen Jeongan's death in 1412,and was only completed after Jeongjong himself died in 1419. Both tombs consist of a burial mound ringed with a carved granite base;they are surrounded by statues of the twelve zodiac animals. The "spirit road" up to the tombs is lined with statues of military officers and Confucian officials.
The Cherŭng Royal Tomb,also known as Jeneung Royal Tomb,is a 15th-century mausoleum located in Chi-dong,Panmun-guyok Kaesong,North Korea. The site contains the body of Queen Sinui,first wife of Yi Song-gye,the founder of the Joseon dynasty. Construction on the tomb began after her death in 1392;as she died before her husband overthrew the Goryeo dynasty to become king,she was buried in the Goryeo-era capital of Gaegyeong. After Yi took the throne,she was posthumously awarded the title of "queen". The burial mound is ringed with a carved granite base,while the "spirit road" leading to the tomb is lined with statues of military officers and Confucian officials.
Princess Supreme Noguk,also known as Queen Indeok and Queen Mother Indeok during her stepson,King U of Goryeo's reign. She was a Yuan dynasty imperial family member as the great-granddaughter of Darmabala,and a niece of Princess Joguk who became a Korean queen consort though her marriage with Gongmin of Goryeo as his primary wife. Her personal name was Borjigin Budashiri. She was the last Mongol to become queen consort of Goryeo.
The Royal Tombs of the Goryeo Dynasty are a group of tombs of members of the Korean Goryeo Dynasty.
The Great Seer is a 2012 South Korean historical television series,starring Ji Sung,Ji Jin-hee,Song Chang-eui,Kim So-yeon and Lee Yoon-ji. Set during the turbulent decline of Goryeo,it is about practicers of divination and the power that they hold over the fate of the country. It aired on SBS from October 10,2012 to February 7,2013 on for 35 episodes.
Queen Sunjeong of the Goksan Han clan was the second wife of King Gongmin of Goryeo who later became a queen consort after being declared the legitimate mother of his illegitimate son,King U. Prior to this she was called Palace Lady Han.
