Diagram of the main palace and principal gates in the Goryeo capital of Kaesong.
The tragedy of Goryeo’s history. The shell of Manwoldae Palace in Kaesong. Locked away and neglected in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
In Episode VI Part IV, Hyeonjeong and his successors try to repair the devastated northern territories while grappling with political instability at home and the rise of the Jurchen people as the dominant force in the Liao river basin.
The Thousand Li Wall (in blue). The red line was the old wall built by Goguryeo during their conflict with the Sui and Tang. (Image from Wiki)
This
is an interesting and concise explanation of Buddhist geomancy.
Episode VI Part IV Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance
Whether or not you refer to the monarch of Goryeo as King of Emperor during this period is sort of a matter of personal taste.
- Hyeonjeong of Goryeo
- The Prince of Pyongyang (becomes Jeongjong of Goryeo)
- Deokjeong of Goryeo
- Munjong of Goryeo
- Cheontae Buddhism. The synthesis of Seon (Zen) and Doctrinal Buddhism. The ancestor of the modern Jogye Order of the Republic of Korea
- Kim Busik (Gentleman Extraordinaire)
- Sunjong of Goryeo
- Seonjong of Goryeo
- Heonjong of Goryeo
- Sukjong of Goryeo
- General Yun Gwan and the Star Army/Special Army
- Yejong of Goryeo
- Emperor Taizu of the Jurchen people/Jin Dynasty
- Chinese Diplomat Xu Jing
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