Later Three Kingdoms
935년정치
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.
Key developments
- 후계 다툼Singeom's Seizure of Power
When Gyeon Hwon sought to pass the throne to his fourth son Geumgang, his eldest son Singeom launched a revolt.
- 금산사 유폐Gyeon Hwon Imprisoned at Geumsansa
Singeom imprisoned Gyeon Hwon at Geumsansa Temple and seized the throne of Later Baekje.
- 탈출Gyeon Hwon's Escape
Gyeon Hwon escaped from Geumsansa and fled through Naju to seek refuge with Wang Geon of Goryeo.
- 고려 귀순Gyeon Hwon Surrenders to Goryeo
Wang Geon received Gyeon Hwon with honor, strengthening his moral standing in the unification campaign.
- 후백제 내분Internal Collapse of Later Baekje
The defection of founder Gyeon Hwon caused Later Baekje to lose public support and legitimacy rapidly.