Three Kingdoms
668년전쟁
Fall of Goguryeo
Goguryeo fell to the Silla–Tang coalition, bringing the Three Kingdoms period to a close.
Key developments
- 당 재침공Repeated Tang Invasions of Goguryeo
Even after the failed 645 campaign, Tang continued to apply military pressure on Goguryeo with repeated attacks.
- 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.
- 평양성 포위Silla-Tang Siege of Pyongyang
In 668, Silla forces advanced northward while Tang forces besieged Pyongyang, pressing Goguryeo from all sides.
- 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.
- 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.