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1135년정치

Myocheong's Western Capital Relocation Movement

Myocheong advocated moving the capital to Seogyeong (Pyongyang) and proclaiming an imperial era, raising a rebellion that was suppressed by government forces led by Kim Busik.

Key developments

  1. 천도 주장Advocacy for Relocation to Seogyeong

    Myo Cheong argued that relocating the capital to Seogyeong (Pyongyang) would bring prosperity to the kingdom.

  2. 칭제건원Demand for Imperial Title and Era Name

    Myo Cheong's faction demanded that the Goryeo king adopt an imperial title and use an independent era name.

  3. 1135년 거병Rebellion at Seogyeong

    When the relocation proposal was rejected, Myo Cheong launched a rebellion in Seogyeong and proclaimed the state name 'Daewi.'

  4. 진압Suppression by Kim Bu-sik

    Kim Bu-sik led government forces and suppressed the Seogyeong rebellion in about one year.

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