[58] There is archaeological evidence that Goguryeo's maximum extent lay even further west in present-day Mongolia, based on discoveries of Goguryeo fortress ruins in Mongolia. [132][133] In response, several Goryeo rulers reformed and revitalized the national education system, producing prominent scholars such as Kim Busik. [62] Gung Ye was unstable and cruel: he moved the capital to Cheorwon in 905, changed the name of his kingdom to Majin in 904 then Taebong in 911, changed his era name multiple times, proclaimed himself the Maitreya Buddha, claimed to read minds, and executed numerous subordinates and family members out of paranoia. Taking advantage of Goguryeo's internal struggle, a nomadic group called the Tuchueh attacked Goguryeo's northern castles in the 550s and conquered some of Goguryeo's northern lands. [49][50], Goguryeo used its military to protect and exploit semi-nomadic peoples, who served as vassals, foot soldiers, or slaves, such as the Okjeo people in the northeast end of the Korean peninsula, and the Mohe people in Manchuria, who would later become the Jurchens. [173] He eventually accomplished this mission with the founding of the Seonggwangsa monastery at Mt. In the end, he became indifferent to politics and entrusted that great task to the Buddhist monk Shin Don. The modern English name "Korea" derives from Goryeo (also spelled as Koryŏ) (918–1392), which regarded itself as the legitimate successor of Goguryeo. [35], The expanding Goguryeo kingdom soon entered into direct military contact with the Liaodong Commandery to its west. The name ``Goryeo’’ was derived from the ancient Korean kingdom ``Goguryeo,’’ discussed in the first part of this series. King Gongmin began efforts to reform the Goryeo government and remove Mongolian influences. Goguryeo units were divided according to major weapons: spearmen, axemen, archers composed of those on foot and horseback, and heavy cavalry that included armored and heavy spear divisions. [146], Although Goryeo was founded by the military, its authority was in decline. [102][103][104][105] The name Goryeo was first used during the reign of Jangsu in the 5th century. [174] Although Buddhist predominated, Taoism was practiced in some temples, as was shamanism. [citation needed], Mythical beasts and animals were also considered to be sacred in Goguryeo. Buddhism in medieval Korea evolved in ways which rallied support for the state. [80][94][95] Negotiations began between the Goryeo commander, Seo Hui, and the Liao commander, Xiao Sunning. In spite of window-dressing, rhetorics, and even a pinch of nostalgia for the good old times of Korean-Chinese friendship, Koryŏ succeeded in keeping its autonomy until the advent of the Mongols.[1]. [97]To repeat, Koryŏ was not a vassal with tributary duties to the Five Dynasties, Sung, Liao, and Chin. The policy of placing cannons and other gunpowder weapons continued well into the Joseon dynasty and by 1410, over 160 Joseon warships had cannons on board. [101] The only terms were a "declaration of vassalage" and the release of a detained Liao envoy. [181] However, this period of relative decadence would nevertheless produce some of Korea's most renowned Seon masters. [citation needed] Archaeological evidence would support centralized groups of Yemaek tribes in the 2nd century BC, but there is no direct evidence that would suggest these Yemaek groups were known as or would identify themselves as Goguryeo. In, This page was last edited on 15 December 2020, at 16:12. [46] In 1270, Goryeo capitulated to the Mongols and became a semi-autonomous "son-in-law state" (부마국; 駙馬國) of the Yuan dynasty, bringing an end to its imperial system. He was the third son of Genghis Khan and succeeded his father in 1229. [177] Gyunyeo's works are an important source for modern scholarship in identifying the distinctive nature of Korean Hwaeom.[177]. [120][121] Goryeo's international reputation was greatly enhanced. [89], Following the "Manbu Bridge Incident" of 942, Goryeo prepared itself for a conflict with the Khitan Empire: Jeongjong established a military reserve force of 300,000 soldiers called the "Resplendent Army" in 947, and Gwangjong built fortresses north of the Chongchon River, expanding toward the Yalu River. "[26] The river god chased Yuhwa away to the Ubal River (Korean: 우발수; Hanja: 優渤水) due to her pregnancy, where she met and became the concubine of Geumwa. [68] Taejo came to Later Silla's aid but suffered a major defeat at the hand of Gyeon Hwon near modern-day Daegu; Taejo barely escaped with his life thanks to the self-sacrifices of Generals Shin Sung-gyeom and Kim Nak, and, thereafter, Later Baekje became the dominant military power of the Later Three Kingdoms. [52][53][54][55] During this period, Goguryeo territories included three fourths of the Korean Peninsula, including what is now Seoul, almost all of Manchuria,[56] parts of Inner Mongolia,[57] and parts of Russia. The walls were extensive in their length, and they were constructed from huge stone blocks fixed with clay, and even Chinese artillery had difficulty to break through them. [96][97] The Protectorate General to Pacify the East was renamed "Little Goguryeo" until its eventual absorption into Balhae under the reign of Seon. During this time there was a brief resurgence of the original Three Kingdoms of … ... and gave Korea its current name. The Stele states that Jumong was the first king and ancestor of Goguryeo and that he was the son of the prince of Buyeo and daughter of Habaek (Korean: 하백; Hanja: 河伯), the god of the Amnok River or, according to an alternative interpretation, the sun god Haebak (Korean: 해밝). These mythical animals are similar to the Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise of the Four Symbols. [98], As the Khitan Empire expanded and became more powerful, it demanded that Goryeo cede the Six Garrison Settlements, but Goryeo refused. There were five armies in the capital, mostly cavalry that were personally led by the king, numbering approximately 12,500. During the late Goryeo Dynasty, Goryeo was at the cutting edge of shipboard artillery. In 644, Tang began preparations for a major campaign against Goguryeo. It is from the name Koryŏ that the Western name Korea is derived. [197][198][199]:264, In contrast to the Three Kingdoms era practice of writing hyangga poetry in hyangchal, an early writing form of writing in the Korean language using Chinese characters, the Goryeo aristocracy emphasized writing in Classical Chinese. Goguryeo's expansion conflicted with Sui China and increased tensions. Wine cups often had a tall foot which rested on dish-shaped stands. The Liao invasions of Koryŏ from 993 to 1020 were successfully repelled by the Koreans. [175], Although most of the scholastic schools waned in activity and influence during this period of the growth of Seon, the Hwaeom school continued to be a lively source of scholarship well into the Goryeo, much of it continuing the legacy of Uisang and Wonhyo. [citation needed]. In 1014, a coup occurred but the effects of the rebellion didn't last long, only making generals discontent with the current supremacy of the civilian officers. Among these were Geom Mojam, Dae Jung-sang, and several famous generals. [117] When imperial envoys, who represented the emperors of Liao and Song, went to Goryeo, they were received as peers, not suzerains. The body is low clay, quartz rich, high potassia and virtually identical in composition to the Chinese Yueh ceramics which scholars hypothesize occasioned the first production of celadon in Korea. [33] Imperial titles were used since the founding of Goryeo, and the last king of Silla addressed Wang Geon as the Son of Heaven when he capitulated. The Goryeo dynasty survived under the Yuan until King Gongmin began to push the Mongolian garrisons of the Yuan back in the 1350s. Incensed by this betrayal, Seong launched a retaliatory strike against Silla's western border in the following year but was captured and killed. [38] Wei invaded again in 259 but was defeated at Yangmaenggok;[39] according to the Samguk sagi, Jungcheon assembled 5,000 elite cavalry and defeated the invading Wei troops, beheading 8,000 enemies.[40]. The name "Goryeo" (Korean: 고려; Hanja: 高麗; MR: Koryŏ), which is the source of the name "Korea", was originally used by Goguryeo (Korean: 고구려; Hanja: 高句麗; MR: Koguryŏ) of the Three Kingdoms of Korea beginning in the early 5th century. [86] In addition, Seongjong laid the foundation for Goryeo's educational system: he founded the Gukjagam national university in 992, supplementing the schools already established in Kaesong and Pyongyang by Taejo, and national libraries and archives in Kaesong and Pyongyang that contained tens of thousands of books. 여러분 안녕하세요! The Internet has provided a platform for a broadening participation in the discussion of Goguryeo in both South Korea and China. Indeed, in the area surrounding Kaesong, Soju is known as Arak-ju (hangul: 아락주). In response to the circumstantial changes, Goryeo declared itself to be a tributary state of Jin in 1126. Jangsu (r. 413–491) ascended to the throne in 413 and moved the capital in 427 to Pyongyang, a more suitable region to grow into a burgeoning metropolitan capital,[67] which led Goguryeo to achieve a high level of cultural and economic prosperity. [63] In 918, Gung Ye was deposed by his own generals, and Wang Geon was raised to the throne. However, the reliability of the toponyms as linguistic evidence is still in dispute. Silla had to forcibly resist the imposition of Chinese rule over the entire peninsula, which lead to the Silla–Tang Wars, but their own strength did not extend beyond the Taedong River. [146], In 1135, Myocheong argued in favor of moving the capital to Seogyeong (present-day Pyongyang). With their steep-banked rivers, they lack good fields; and though they plow and till energetically, their efforts are not enough to fill their bellies; their custom is to be sparing of food. [60][134] The reign of Munjong, from 1046 to 1083, was called a "Reign of Peace" (태평성대; 太平聖代) and is considered the most prosperous and peaceful period in Goryeo history. To the south of Balhae, Silla controlled the Korean peninsula south of the Taedong River, and Manchuria (present-day northeastern China) was conquered by Balhae. "Korea" is the modern spelling of "Corea", a name attested in English as early as 1614. [113][114] Goguryeo often enlisted semi-nomadic vassals, such as the Mohe people, as foot soldiers. By Kwon Mee-yoo This nation's name Korea is derived from an exonym of the 918-1392 Goryeo Kingdom, one of the ancient countries that reigned over the Korean peninsula. In only 70 years, Goguryeo rebuilt its capital Hwando and again began to raid the Liaodong, Lelang and Xuantu commandaries. Ancient Korean kingdom that occupies land in present-day North Korea, China, Mongolia and Russia. Bojang was sent into exile for assisting Goguryeo revival movements, but was succeeded by his descendants. [123] During the reign of Munjong, the Heishui Mohe and Japan, among many others, attended as well. The Korean missions to China were intended to seek knowledge and conduct diplomacy and trade; trade, in particular, was an important aspect of all the missions. [14] Later Goguryeo, also known as Taebong, was overthrown from within in 918 by Wang Geon, a prominent general of noble Goguryeo descent, who established Goryeo in its place. [124] The Tamna kingdom of Jeju Island was incorporated into Goryeo in 1105. [15][16], The Goryeo period was the "golden age of Buddhism" in Korea,[17] and as the national religion, Buddhism achieved its highest level of influence in Korean history, with 70 temples in the capital alone in the 11th century. in Papers of the British Association for Korean Studies (BAKS Papers), vol 5. [12][61][64][65] One of Taejo's first decrees was to repopulate and defend the ancient Goguryeo capital of Pyongyang, which had been in ruins for a long time; afterward, he renamed it the "Western Capital", and before he died, he placed great importance on it in his Ten Injunctions to his descendants. Jae-eun Kang, 《The Land of Scholars:Two Thousand Years of Korean Confucianism》, Home&Sekey Books, 2006. Goguryeo was later known as Goryeo (고려, 高麗), from which the modern name Korea is derived. [5], Tripitaka Koreana (팔만대장경) is a Korean collection of the Tripitaka of approximately 80,000 pages. Baekje, like Goguryeo, claimed to succeed Buyeo, a state established in present-day Manchuria around the time of Gojoseon 's fall. UNESCO added Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom in present-day China and Complex of Goguryeo Tombs in present-day North Korea to the World Heritage Sites in 2004. Buddhism had gradually become infected by secular tendencies and involvements, such as fortune-telling and the offering of prayers and rituals for success in secular endeavors. [14] In the Old Book of Tang (945), it is recorded that Emperor Taizong refers to Goguryeo's history as being some 900 years old. The advantage of this functional division is highly specialized combat units, while the disadvantage is that it was impossible for one unit to make complex, tactical actions. The Unified Silla Kingdom (668- 935 CE) had held sway over the Korean peninsula for three centuries, but the state was in a slow decline. [76] Taejo felt a strong familial kinship with Balhae, calling it his "relative country" and "married country",[77] and protected the Balhae refugees. [154], After Sinjong died, Choe forced his son to the throne as Huijong. [188], Small-scale contact with predominantly Muslim peoples continued on and off. If rivers and mountains were absent, extra defense lines were added. [173] Although all these schools are mentioned in historical records, toward the end of the dynasty, Seon became dominant in its effect on the government and society, and the production of noteworthy scholars and adepts. [175] In particular the work of Gyunyeo (均如; 923-973) prepared for the reconciliation of Hwaeom and Seon,[176] with Hwaeom's accommodating attitude toward the latter. Against universal opposition, and in violation of the long-standing Goryeo practice of not invading its neighbors, King U went one step further and insisted on attacking China proper. [80] In 996, Seongjong married a Liao princess. [36] Haedong, meaning "East of the Sea", was a distinct and independent world that encompassed the historical domain of the "Samhan", another name for the Three Kingdoms of Korea. [132] In the early 12th century, local schools called hyanghak were established. Byeokrando was a port close to the Goryeo capital. 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, … All three returned, and established the sharp, confrontational methods of the Imje school in their own teaching. [33] Goryeo used the Three Departments and Six Ministries imperial system of the Tang dynasty and had its own "microtributary system" that included Jurchen tribes outside its borders. [162] The royal court moved to Ganghwado in the Bay of Gyeonggi in 1232. It effectively made Baekje the weakest player on the Korean Peninsula and gave Silla an important resource and population rich area as a base for expansion. Goguryeo was good at disinformation, such as sending only stone spearheads as tribute to the Chinese court when they were in the Iron Age. Later Goguryeo originated in the northern regions, including Songak (modern Kaesong), which were the strongholds of Goguryeo refugees. Technology in Korea took a big step in Goryeo and strong relation with the Song dynasty contributed to this. The other was longer single-edged sword with minimal hilt and ring pommel, of eastern Han influence. It was first put under the control of Tang General Xue Rengui, but was later replaced by Bojang due to the negative responses of the Goguryeo people. Myocheong failed to persuade the king; he rebelled and established the state of Daebang, but it failed and he was killed. [80][93] Afterward, Goryeo established the "Six Garrison Settlements East of the River" in its new territory. [163] Khubilai, who became khan of the Mongols and emperor of China in 1260, did not impose direct rule over most of Goryeo. Goguryeo was one of the great powers in East Asia,[9][10][11] until its defeat by a Silla–Tang alliance in 668 after prolonged exhaustion and internal strife caused by the death of Yeon Gaesomun. [78] Taejo displayed strong animosity toward the Khitans who had destroyed Balhae. By the 14th century, the foundations of Korea’s Goryeo Dynasty (918 -1392 CE) started to collapse from years of war and de facto occupation from the Mongol Empire. Kim dae-hang, 《Classic Poetic Songs of Korea》, Ewha Womans University Press, 2009. Rulers of Silla had various titles, including Isageum, Maripgan, and Daewang . [56][47][62] Gwanggaeto conquered 64 walled cities and 1,400 villages during his campaigns. Munjong was highly praised and described as "benevolent" and "holy" (賢聖之君) in the Goryeosa. [65][83] In 958, advised by Shuang Ji, a naturalized Chinese official from the Later Zhou dynasty, Gwangjong implemented the gwageo civil service examinations, based primarily on the imperial examination of the Tang dynasty. "Koryo" would later evolve into the modern name "Korea." But with the conquest of the Goryeo kingdom by the Mongolian, changes inevitably took place. [76] Song did not have real suzerainty over Goryeo, and Goryeo sent tribute mainly for the sake of trade. This system allowed Goguryeo to maintain and utilize an army of 50,000 without added expense, and 300,000 through large mobilization in special cases. [180] From Dahui, Jinul also incorporated the gwanhwa (觀話) method into his practice. The war, along the middle of the Korean peninsula, had very important consequences. In 598, Goguryeo made a preemptive attack on Liaoxi,[72] leading Emperor Wen to launch a counterattack by land and sea that ended in disaster for Sui.[73]. In-curving rimmed alms bowls have also been discovered similar to Korean metalware. Yeon Gaesomun took an increasingly provocative stance against Silla and Tang China. Conversely, it denied Goguryeo the use of the area, which weakened the kingdom. Some ruins are also still visible in present-day China, for example at Wunü Mountain, suspected to be the site of Jolbon fortress, near Huanren in Liaoning province on the present border with North Korea. In 677, Tang crowned Bojang as the "King of Joseon" and put him in charge of the Liaodong commandery of the Protectorate General to Pacify the East. [70] In the following year, upon Gyeon Hwon's request, Taejo and Gyeon Hwon conquered Later Baekje with an army of 87,500 soldiers, bringing an end to the Later Three Kingdoms period. [178] This form of meditation is the main method taught in Korean Seon today. In 75 BC, a group of Yemaek who may have originated from Goguryeo made an incursion into China's Xuantu Commandery west of the Yalu. [73][74][75], In the winter of 642, King Yeongnyu was apprehensive about Yeon Gaesomun, one of the great nobles of Goguryeo,[76] and plotted with other officials to kill him. The Liao dynasty sent 30 envoys with 50 camels as a gift in 942, but Taejo exiled the envoys to an island and starved the camels under a bridge, in what is known as the "Manbu Bridge Incident". The main projectile weapon used in Goguryeo was the bow. The military ruler of the time, Choe U, insisted on fighting back. [137], The Jurchens in the Yalu River region were tributaries of Goryeo since the reign of Wang Geon, who called upon them during the wars of the Later Three Kingdoms period, but the Jurchens switched allegiance between Liao and Goryeo multiple times, taking advantage of the tension between the two nations; posing a potential threat to Goryeo's border security, the Jurchens offered tribute to the Goryeo court, expecting lavish gifts in return.[138]. To secure political alliances, Taejo married 29 women from prominent hojok families, siring 25 sons and 9 daughters. Goryeo was a Korean kingdom founded in 918, during a time of national division called the Later Three Kingdoms period, that unified and ruled the Korean Peninsula until 1392. The first mention of Goguryeo as a group label associated with Yemaek tribes is a reference in the Han Shu that discusses a Goguryeo revolt in 12 AD, during which they broke away from the influence of the Chinese at Xuantu. Hyonhui Yi, Songsu Pak, Naehyon Yun, 《New History of Korea》, Jimoondang, 2005. Hunting was a male activity and also served as an appropriate means to train young men for the military. The general trend of Buddhism in the latter half of the Goryeo was a decline due to corruption, and the rise of strong anti-Buddhist political and philosophical sentiment. [91][92] The Khitans considered Goryeo a potential threat and, with tensions rising, invaded in 993. [48] He instituted the era name of Yeongnak or Eternal Rejoicing, affirming that Goguryeo was on equal standing with the dynasties in the Chinese mainland. The shield was the main protection, which covered most of the soldier's body. Emperor Yang's disastrous defeats in Korea greatly contributed to the collapse of the Sui dynasty. In the chaos following the fall of the Han Dynasty, the former Han commanderies had broken free of control and were ruled by various independent warlords. [5] Eventually, Chinese poetry was used as lyrics for both Chinese and native Korean melodies. [115] Fu Bi, a grand councilor of the Song dynasty, had a high estimate of Goryeo's military ability and said that Liao was afraid of Goryeo. Soju was first distilled around the 13th century, during the Mongol invasions of Korea. [19], Both Goguryeo and Baekje shared founding myths and originated from Buyeo.[20]. There, Anseung established the State of Bodeok (보덕, 報德), incited a rebellion, which was promptly crushed by Sinmun. Inlaid lacquers combine texture, color, and shape to produce a dazzling effect in both large and small objects. [94][95], Silla thus unified most of the Korean peninsula in 668, but the kingdom's reliance on China's Tang Dynasty had its price. Scholars also theorize that this developed in part to an inlay tradition in Korean metalworks and lacquer, and also to the dissatisfaction with the nearly invisible effect of incising when done under a thick celadon glaze.[202]. The Xianbei also devastated Buyeo in 346, accelerating Buyeo migration to the Korean peninsula. [135][136] In addition, he achieved the epitome of cultural blossoming in Goryeo. [36] The rulers of Goryeo, or Haedong, used the titles of emperor and Son of Heaven. [101] In 918, Wang Geon overthrew Gung Ye and established Goryeo, as the successor of Goguryeo, and laid claim to Manchuria as Goryeo's rightful legacy. In the Goryeo dynasty, trade was frequent. “A chronological list of the rulers of Korea encompassing the Three Kingdoms period, the Unified Silla period, the Goryeo dynasty, and the Joseon dynasty.” [115] There were developments in printing and publishing, spreading the knowledge of philosophy, literature, religion, and science. Military units varied in number from 21,000 to 36,000 soldiers, were located in the provinces, and were led by the governors. Thomas Chase points out that despite the growing online discussion on this subject, this has not led to a more objective treatment of this history, nor a more critical evaluation of its relationship to national identity. In addition, Taejo included the Balhae crown prince in the Goryeo royal family, unifying the two successor states of Goguryeo and, according to Korean historians, achieving a "true national unification" of Korea. [47] Jangsu ruled Goguryeo for 79 years until the age of 98,[70] the longest reign in East Asian history. Drawing upon various Chinese treatments of this topic, most importantly those by Zongmi (780-841) and Dahui (大慧; 1089–1163),[179] Jinul created a "sudden enlightenment followed by gradual practice" dictum, which he outlined in a few relatively concise and accessible texts. Many of the art pieces has an original style of painting. The Jurchens north of Goryeo had traditionally rendered tribute to the Goryeo monarchs and called Goryeo their "parent country",[139][140][141] but thanks to the defeat of Liao in 1018, the Wanyan tribe of the Heishui Mohe unified the Jurchen tribes and gained in might. Cultural legacies of Goguryeo may be found in modern Korean culture, for example: Korean fortress, ssireum,[121] taekkyeon,[122][123] Korean dance, ondol (Goguryeo's floor heating system) and the hanbok.[124]. Djun Kil Kim, 《The History of Korea: 2nd edition》, ABC-CLIO, 2014. This led to the coup of Yi Ja-gyeom in 1126. Taejo of Goryeo, also known as Taejo Wang Geon, was the founder of the Goryeo dynasty, which ruled Korea from the 10th to the 14th century. Morris Rossabi - China among equals: the Middle Kingdom and its neighbors, 10th-14th centuries, p.244, The Mongols Co-opt the Turks to Rule All under Heaven: Crippled the Dual-System and Expelled by Chinese Rebellion by Wontack Hong, Baasanjavyin Lkhagvaa-Solongos, Mongol-Solongosyin harilstaanii ulamjlalaas, p.172. The System of Military Activity of Koguryo, Rhee, Song nai (1992) Secondary State Formation: The Case of Koguryo State. He was forced to spend many years at the Yuan court, being sent there in 1341 as a virtual prisoner before becoming king. [125][126], There have been some academic attempts to reconstruct the Goguryeo words based on the fragments of toponyms, recorded in the Samguk sagi, of the areas once possessed by Goguryeo. These activities of exchange promoted cultural and religious flow from China into the Korean peninsula. Today’s Korean History lesson will focus on the Kingdom of Goryeo or 고려. [148] After political chaos, Uijong started to enjoy travelling to local temples and studying sutra, while he was almost always accompanied by a large group of civilian officers. [102] Goryeo won the first battle against Liao, led by Yang Gyu, but lost the second battle, led by Gang Jo: the Goryeo army suffered heavy casualties and was dispersed, and many commanders were captured or killed, including Gang Jo himself. While the forms generally seen are broad-shouldered bottles, larger low bowls or shallow smaller bowls, highly decorated celadon cosmetic boxes, and small slip-inlaid cups, the Buddhist potteries also produced melon-shaped vases, chrysanthemum cups often of spectacularly architectural design on stands with lotus motifs and lotus flower heads. In the start of the dynasty, Byeokrando was the main port. These ceramics are of a hard porcellaneous body with porcelain stone as one of the key ingredients; however, it is not to be confused with porcelain. After nearly 30 years of warfare, Goryeo swore allegiance to the Mongols, with the direct dynastic rule of Goryeo monarchy.[162]. [132][133][134], Goguryeo was traditionally viewed in China as a Korean kingdom,[135] but in modern times, the government of the People's Republic of China began to claim Goguryeo as a part of the Chinese empire rather than an independent Korean kingdom. [87], In the summer of 666, Yeon Gaesomun died of a natural cause and Goguryeo was thrown into chaos and weakened by a succession struggle among his sons and younger brother. [47][56][63] To the west, he destroyed neighboring Khitan tribes and invaded Later Yan, conquering the entire Liaodong Peninsula;[47][56][62] to the north and east, he annexed much of Buyeo and conquered the Sushen, who were Tungusic ancestors of the Jurchens and Manchus;[64][self-published source] and to the south, he defeated and subjugated Baekje, contributed to the dissolution of Gaya, and vassalized Silla after defending it from a coalition of Baekje, Gaya, and Wa. Taeja was similar to Daegun (대군; 大君) or Gun (군; 君) of the Joseon Dynasty. Key-fret, foliate designs, geometric or scrolling flowerhead bands, elliptical panels, stylized fish and insects, and the use of incised designs began at this time. 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