Goryeo Border Tensions

Timeline

1. 1158Baekju · BaekjuKing Uijong established a villa at Baekju, personally naming it Jungheung, continuing his policy of developing detached palaces at places like the Western Capital and moving his residence on tours to revitalize royal culture, while also displaying the royal house's presence and intent to develop territory in the northwestern frontier zone.
2. 1158Yalu River border · Yalu River basinJin-Song relations deteriorated sharply over such events as the desecration of Song tombs, and Jin actively prepared a southern campaign; with Jin's recognition of Goryeo's claim to Boju, Goryeo maintained border garrisons and sent tribute envoys, staying vigilant along the northern contact zone, avoiding entanglement in the Jin-Song war while guarding against escalation of border friction.