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Three Kingdoms
668년전쟁

Fall of Goguryeo

Goguryeo fell to the Silla–Tang coalition, bringing the Three Kingdoms period to a close.

Key developments

  1. 당 재침공Repeated Tang Invasions of Goguryeo

    Even after the failed 645 campaign, Tang continued to apply military pressure on Goguryeo with repeated attacks.

  2. 연개소문 사후Internal Power Struggle After Yeon Gaesomun's Death

    After Yeon Gaesomun's death, a power struggle among his sons severely weakened Goguryeo's defensive capacity.

  3. 평양성 포위Silla-Tang Siege of Pyongyang

    In 668, Silla forces advanced northward while Tang forces besieged Pyongyang, pressing Goguryeo from all sides.

  4. 평양성 함락Fall of Pyongyang and End of Goguryeo

    In 668, Pyongyang fell and King Bojang surrendered, ending Goguryeo and bringing the Three Kingdoms period to a close.

  5. 고구려 부흥 운동Goguryeo Restoration Movement by Geom Mojam and Anseung

    Geom Mojam and Anseung led Goguryeo refugees in a restoration attempt, but ultimately failed and Anseung surrendered to Silla.