Later Three Kingdoms
In the turbulent late-Silla era, Later Baekje, Later Goguryeo and Silla clashed once more — a brief but tumultuous age.
- 892년
Later Baekje
Gyeon Hwon founded Later Baekje at Wansanju (Jeonju).
Related figures: Gyeonhwon
- 901년
Later Goguryeo
Gungye founded Later Goguryeo (Taebong).
Related figures: Gungye
- 918년
Founding of Goryeo
Wang Geon overthrew Gungye and founded Goryeo.
Related figures: Taejo Wang Geon
- 918년
Overthrow of Gung Ye
Gung Ye of Taebong, who had exercised brutal rule, was overthrown by his subjects, creating the opportunity for Wang Geon to be acclaimed and found Goryeo.
Related figures: Gungye, Taejo Wang Geon
- 927년
Gyeon Hwon's Raid on Gyeongju and the Death of King Gyeongae
Gyeon Hwon launched a surprise attack on the Silla capital Gyeongju, killing King Gyeongae, who was holding a banquet at Poseogjeon, and installing King Gyeongsun in his place.
Related figures: Gyeonhwon
- 927년
Battle of Gongsan
Wang Geon suffered a crushing defeat against Gyeon Hwon's forces at Gongsan in Daegu, and Sin Sunggyeom fought and died in Wang Geon's place.
Related figures: Gyeonhwon, Taejo Wang Geon
- 930년
Battle of Gochang
Wang Geon won a great victory over Gyeon Hwon's forces at Gochang (present-day Andong), securing the initiative in the unification of the Later Three Kingdoms.
Related figures: Gyeonhwon, Taejo Wang Geon
- 935년
Gyeon Hwon's Imprisonment at Geumsansa Temple and Surrender to Goryeo
After a succession dispute, Gyeon Hwon's son Singeom confined him to Geumsansa Temple; escaping, Gyeon Hwon surrendered to Goryeo's Wang Geon.
Related figures: Gyeonhwon, Singeom, Taejo Wang Geon
- 935년
Silla King Gyeongsun's Submission to Goryeo
Judging that he could no longer defend the kingdom, Silla's King Gyeongsun voluntarily surrendered to Goryeo, bringing the thousand-year kingdom of Silla to an end.
Related figures: Taejo Wang Geon
- 936년
Reunification
Goryeo defeated Later Baekje and reunified the Later Three Kingdoms.
Related figures: Taejo Wang Geon
- 936년
Battle of Illicheon
Wang Geon defeated Singeom's Later Baekje forces at Illicheon (present-day Seonsan) and received their surrender, completing the full unification of the Later Three Kingdoms.
Related figures: Taejo Wang Geon, Singeom, Gyeonhwon