Goryeo Military Reform of 1152

Timeline

1. 1152Gaeseong royal palace · GaeseongUijong continued the course of royal consolidation pursued since his accession, relying on the Zhongjin, Konghak, and Gongwi guard units, keeping elite fubing troops stationed at the palace against contingencies, and emphasizing practical martial skills such as archery, swordsmanship, and guard duty—highlighting the royal family's direct armed force amid a civil-dominated court.
2. 1152Inner hall · GaeseongUijong held a jiao ritual for the seven stars of the Big Dipper in the inner hall, praying to avert disaster and bless the realm and consolidate the state's fortune; meanwhile his fondness for polo and review of martial arts continued, with guard officers and mounted archery training growing ever more prominent in court activities, deepening the tension between civil and military order.