Unified Silla & Balhae
698년건국
Founding of Balhae
Dae Joyeong gathered Goguryeo refugees and the Mohe people to found Balhae, later called the "Flourishing Land of the East."
Key developments
- 고구려 유민Rallying of Goguryeo Refugees
After the fall of Goguryeo, its refugees maintained their strength in Manchuria and laid the groundwork for restoration.
- 698년Dae Joyeong Founds Balhae
Dae Joyeong led Goguryeo refugees and Mohe people to found Balhae at Dongmo Mountain.
- 고구려 계승Declaration of Goguryeo Heritage
Balhae declared itself the successor state of Goguryeo in official documents sent to Japan.
- 말갈 통합Integration of the Mohe Tribes
From its founding, Balhae integrated surrounding Mohe tribes to broaden its human and military foundations.