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Founding of Goguryeo

Type Event Region Korean Peninsula Time -37

In 37 BCE Jumong (King Dongmyeong) founded Goguryeo in northeastern Korea with its capital at Hwabokseong (generally believed to be in present-day No…

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  1. -37Hwabokseong · Korean PeninsulaAccording to the Samguk Sagi and other texts, Jumong led followers south from Eastern Buyeo and established the state of Goguryeo around Songak (Hwabok), founding its capital at Hwabokseong and beginning Goguryeo's history.
  2. -37–-1Yalu River basin · Korean PeninsulaAfter its founding Goguryeo gradually annexed neighboring tribes and expanded its territory, moving its capital to Naeseokjeong (present-day Ji'an, Jilin), laying the groundwork for long-term contention with Central Plains dynasties and the peninsula's states.

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