The Silla restoration movement refers to a series of uprisings in Yeongnam province of Korea during the middle Goryeo dynasty in the 12th century. These were part of a pattern of revolts aimed at restoring Silla,one of the old Three Kingdoms of Korea,which had been destroyed by Goryeo. Silla restoration revolts include those led by Yi Ui-min in 1186 and by Kim Sa-mi in 1193 as well as later revolts in 1202.[1]
Even after nearly three centuries of Goryeo rule,loyalty to the old Silla kingdom and Silla traditions remained latent in the Kyŏngju area.[2] Yi Ui-min launched his rebellion in 1186 with the intent to overthrow Goryeo's rule and restore Silla,but was defeated. His son and associated Kim Sa-Mi,reiterating Yi Ŭi-min's ploys,launched a rebellion in 1193 and his rebels claimed:"The Koryŏmandate is completely exhausted. Silla must be restored."[3] Kim Sa-Mi's rebellion was defeated in 1194 at the Battle of Milsong,where more than 7,000 rebels were killed.[4]
1202 Sillan Revival Movement
In 1202,soldiers,monks,and peasants at Kyŏngju,Ch'ŏngdo,Ulchin,and Ulsan also revolted with the battle cry of reviving old Silla,engaging in fierce battles with government forces for some two years.[5]
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