King Geunchogo
近肖古王King?~375
King Geunchogo was the 13th ruler of Baekje, reigning from 346 to 375, and led the kingdom to its peak in the 4th century. He expanded Baekje's territory by absorbing the Mahan confederacy to the south, and to the north he clashed with Goguryeo, killing its King Gogugwon in battle. The Seven-Branched Sword handed down in Japan is regarded as a symbol of Baekje's active foreign relations during his reign.
Key achievements
- Baekje at its height (4th century), unified Mahan, Chiljido sword, killed Goguryeo's King Gogukwon
Related works
- King Geunchogo(2010)
Related places
Seokchondong Tumuli, Seoul