Goguryeo-Guk
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The Goguryeo-Guk (고구려국) (668) was a restoration of Goguryeo, which was the northernmost of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. The Goguryeo-Guk was founded, in 668, by former Goguryeo general Geom Mojam, and Go Anseung, who was the nephew of Bojang of Goguryeo, the last ruler of Goguryeo.
[edit] Founding
After the fall of Goguryeo in 668, several restoration movements began. All were led by Goguryeo military officers. Among these Goguryeo generals was Geom Mojam, who had been among the many who blocked the Tang-Silla siege of Pyeongyang. When the battle was lost and Goguryeo's Royal Palace burned to the ground, Geom Mojam had already escaped with the bulk of Pyeongyang's citizens and some of the fighting men. From there, Geom led the refugees to Jung-Mo Mountain, which was north of Pyeongyang. There, Geom and several of Goguryeo's former generals were able to gather strength while escaping the eyes of the Andong Dohubu, General Protectorate to Pacify the East. Soon, Geom led his men and escorted Prince Anseung, who was in Silla, to Hansung, which was a city in the former lands of Baekje. At Hansung, Anseung was proclaimed Taewang of Goguryeo-Guk, and Geom was proclaimed Dae Magniji.
[edit] Internal Struggles and Downfall
Goguryeo-Guk was greatly assisted by Silla and its ruler, Munmu of Silla. Two factions arose from within Goguryeo-Guk. One faction was highly against Silla's treatment and view of the restored Goguryeo, while the other found Silla's assistance highly necessary in order for the kingdom to be fully recovered. These two factions fought bitterly, with the Taewang and Dae Magniji on opposite views. This resulted in the assassination of Geom Mojam on Anseung Taewang's orders. Geom Mojam's death left Goguryeo-Guk gravely weakened. Since most of Goguryeo-Guk's officials had been followers of Geom Mojam, Anseung found his court half-empty. Goguryeo-Guk was demolished by King Munmu's successor, Sinmun of Silla. Silla had faced many rebellions and most led up to Goguryeo-Guk. With this, the decision to demolish the kingdom came, and Anseung spent the rest of his days in Silla, receiving generous treatment.
