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Goryeo-Jurchen Border Conflicts

Type Event Region Korean Peninsula Time 1131–1140

In the 1130s, after the Jurchen Wanyan clan founded the Jin dynasty, its southward expansion led to frequent clashes with Goryeo along the northeaste…

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  1. 1131–1133North of the Yalu River · Yalu River basinAfter Emperor Taizong of Jin acceded to the throne, he continued wars against neighboring states; Jurchen forces and tribes frequently moved in and out of Goryeo's northeastern border, with Hamhung, Giju, and other places becoming flashpoints of conflict.
  2. 1134–1137Giju · Northeastern borderGoryeo dispatched border troops to build fortresses and garrison through military-agricultural colonies, engaging in several small-scale clashes with Jurchen mounted raiders. Myocheong's proposal for a northern campaign against the Jurchens arose from this border pressure, but was ultimately not adopted.
  3. 1138–1140Gaeseong · GoryeoAlongside military defense, Goryeo maintained limited diplomatic contact with the Jin dynasty through exchanges of envoys, avoiding full confrontation; border conflicts remained largely at the level of friction and standoff without escalating into full-scale war.

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