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Famous people throughout Korean history

Baekje Founder: King Onjo’s Start to a Powerful Dynasty

King Onjo was a founder of the Baekje Dynasty who ruled from 18 BCE to 28 CE. Onjo was Dongmyeong of Goguryeo’s youngest son. Dongmyeong was a legendary founder of…

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Jumong: Origin Story of Goguryeo’s Great Ruler

Dongmyeong of Goguryeo or Dongmyeongseongwang was a legendary founder of the Goguryeo Dynasty who ruled from 58 BCE to 19 BCE. His family name was Go and his personal name…

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Silla’s Divine Ruler: The Story of Legendary Hyeokgeose

Park Hyeokgeose Geoseogan was a legendary founder of the Silla Dynasty who ruled from 57BCE to 4CE. At the foot of the beautiful Yangsan Mountain was a well called Nakjeong….

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