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Main article: Goryeo The kingdom of Goryeo was founded in 918 and replaced Silla as the dominant power in Korea in the years 935-936. ("Goryeo" is a short form of "Goguryeo" and the source of the English name "Korea.") The kingdom lasted until 1392. During this period laws were codified, and a civil service system was introduced. Buddhism flourished, and spread throughout the peninsula. In 1231 the Mongols began its campaigns against Korea and after 25 years of struggle, the royal family surrendered by signing a treaty with the Mongols. For the following 80 years Goryeo survived, ...

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History of Korea: Encyclopedia II - History of Korea - Goryeo

History of Korea - Goryeo

Main article: Goryeo

The kingdom of Goryeo was founded in 918 and replaced Silla as the dominant power in Korea in the years 935-936. ("Goryeo" is a short form of "Goguryeo" and the source of the English name "Korea.") The kingdom lasted until 1392. During this period laws were codified, and a civil service system was introduced. Buddhism flourished, and spread throughout the peninsula.

In 1231 the Mongols began its campaigns against Korea and after 25 years of struggle, the royal family surrendered by signing a treaty with the Mongols. For the following 80 years Goryeo survived, but under the interference of the Mongols.

In the 1340s, the Mongol Empire declined rapidly due to internal struggles. King Kongmin was free at last to reform a Goryeo government. King Kongmin had various problems that needed to be dealt with, which included the removal of pro-Mongol aristocrats and military officials, the question of land holding, and quelling the growing animosity between the Buddhists and Confucian scholars.

Another problem was that Japanese pirates were no longer hit-and-run bandits, but organized military marauders raiding deep into the country. It was at that time that General Yi Seonggye distinguished himself by repelling the pirates in a series of successful engagements. The Goryeo kingdom would last until 1392,when Yi Seonggye,who had heavy support,would easily take power in a coup.

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