Korean History - History of Korea

Goryeo Dynasty: Korea’s Medieval Kingdom (918–1392)

“From the ashes of a divided peninsula, Wang Geon forged a kingdom whose name would echo through the centuries — […]

“The stones remember what people forget — in every wall, every gate, and every courtyard of Korea’s ancient places, history

“We herewith proclaim the independence of Korea and the liberty of the Korean people.” — Opening words of the Korean

“From a small tribal state in the southeastern corner of the peninsula, Silla rose to unify Korea and usher in

“The stones of a nation’s sacred places hold the memory of its people, long after the voices have faded.”Welcome to

“We are not at war. We are engaged in a police action.” — A phrase that belied the devastating reality

“Before there was a Korea, there was Gojoseon — the ancient kingdom that gave a people their first name, their

“To walk among ancient stones is to listen to the whispers of those who shaped a civilization.” Korea’s landscape is

“The unification of the Three Kingdoms was not merely a military triumph — it was the birth of a shared

“I still have twelve ships.” — Admiral Yi Sun-sin, refusing to abandon his command before the Battle of Myeongnyang, 1597

“Where a dragon once roamed, a temple rose to touch the heavens — and for seven centuries, Hwangnyongsa stood as

“From the ashes of the Three Kingdoms, a new Korea arose — one that would give the entire world its