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Iron Age & Early States
AD 244전쟁

Guanqiu Jian's Invasion of Goguryeo

Wei dynasty general Guanqiu Jian invaded Goguryeo and captured the capital Hwando Fortress. King Dongcheon fled toward Okjeo, but Goguryeo eventually recovered its national strength.

Key developments

  1. 배경Wei's Expansionist Policy

    During China's Three Kingdoms period, the Wei state expanded eastward, bringing it into conflict with Goguryeo.

  2. 침공Fall of Hwando Fortress (244)

    Wei general Guanqiu Jian invaded Goguryeo and captured the capital Hwando Fortress in 244.

  3. 피란King Dongcheon's Refuge in Okjeo

    King Dongcheon fled to Okjeo after the fall of Hwando, surviving the crisis that threatened Goguryeo's existence.

  4. 회복Goguryeo's Recovery

    After the invasion, Goguryeo rebuilt its strength and went on to develop into a powerful kingdom.

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