Later Three Kingdoms
918년건국
Founding of Goryeo
Wang Geon overthrew Gungye and founded Goryeo.
Key developments
- 918년 6월Coup by Wang Geon's Supporters
Officials including Hong Yu and Bae Hyeon-gyeong led a coup and proclaimed Wang Geon as king against Gung Ye's tyranny.
- 궁예 축출Gung Ye's Flight and Death
Gung Ye fled after losing popular support and was killed by commoners.
- 고려 선포Wang Geon's Enthronement
Wang Geon established the kingdom of Goryeo, adopted the era name Cheonsu, and set Songak (Gaegyeong) as the capital.
- 민심 수습Unification of Local Chiefs
Wang Geon secured his power base by forming marriage alliances and granting royal surnames to local strongmen.
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