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Tae Kwanghyŏn: The Last Crown Prince of Balhae and His Legacy in Goryeo

Tae Kwanghyŏn: The Last Crown Prince of Balhae and His Legacy in Goryeo The history of East Asia is often defined by the rise and fall of great dynasties. One of the most poignant chapter...

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Taejo Wang Kŏn: The Founder and Unifier of the Goryeo Dynasty

Taejo Wang Kŏn: The Founder and Unifier of the Goryeo Dynasty Taejo, born as Wang Kŏn (877–943), was the visionary leader and founder of the Goryeo Dynasty. Ruling from 918 to 943, he nav...

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