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King Munmu

Type Figure Region Silla Time 626–681 Also known as Kim Beopmin、Beopmin

King Munmu (626–681) was the 30th ruler of Silla and the founding king of Unified Silla. His father was King Taeseong Muryeong (Kim Chun-chu);…

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  1. 626–661Geumseong (Gyeongju) · GeumseongKing Munmu was the son of King Taeseong Muryeong (Kim Chun-chu), with the childhood name Beopmin, and was later made crown prince. During his father's reign, Silla allied with Tang forces to destroy Baekje and Goguryeo, laying the foundation for unification, and Beopmin, as heir, participated in military and political affairs.
  2. 661–681Geumseong (Gyeongju) · GeumseongAfter succeeding in 661, Munmu implemented local systems such as the Nine Provinces and Five Lesser Capitals after the unified pattern of the three kingdoms was established in 668, reformed household registration and taxes, and maintained diplomatic relations with Tang. His reign marks Silla's transformation from one of the three kingdoms into a unified state.

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