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Myocheong

Type Figure Region Korean Peninsula Time c. 1090–1135 Also known as Jingxin

Myocheong (d. 1135), a Buddhist monk and geomancer of Goryeo under King Injong, who urged moving the capital to Seogyeong (present-day Pyongyang), ur…

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  1. c. 1128–1135Gaegeung · Korean PeninsulaMyocheong entered the Goryeo court through geomancy, claiming Seogyeong's earth veins held strong royal qi, and that moving the capital there and declaring himself emperor with a new era name would greatly revive Goryeo's fortunes and make Jin a vassal. His proposals gained some support in King Injong's court, and he accompanied the king on several tours of Seogyeong.
  2. 1135Seogyeong (Pyongyang) · Korean PeninsulaIn 1135 the capital-move plan was firmly opposed by civil officials including Kim Busik and completely thwarted; Myocheong then raised troops at Seogyeong, establishing the separatist state of Daewi with era name Cheon-gae. The Goryeo court ordered Kim Busik to lead an army against him; after about a year Myocheong was killed by his own generals, the rebellion was pacified, and Seogyeong submitted.

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