reatest army leaders in the Korean history, he helped Goryeo defeat invading forces from the Liao Dynasty in the early 11th century.
Choi Chung-heon (1149~1219):
An army general of Goryeo who took the power in 1197. Over the next 60 years he and his three offspring practically controlled the country.
An island west of Seoul where Goryeo took over Mongolian invaders in the 13th century
One of the most famous Buddhist temples in Korea. The temple located in Hapcheon, South Gyeongsang Province was founded in early 9th century.
Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368):
The Chinese branch of Mongol dynasty established by Genghis Khan
Yi Seong-gye (1335~1408):
A general of late Goryeo. He became king of the Joseon Dynasty in 1392 which succeeded Goryeo.
An ancient Korean kingdom in the northern Korean Peninsula and Manchuria
An ancient kingdom in southwest Korea
An ancient kingdom in southeast Korea
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