In times of Chinese division, Korean Kingdoms had friendly relations with neighboring states-exchange of embassies, honorific titles bestowed by the Chinese emperors, and the absence of large-scale conflicts. But, when China became unified with various...

The Protectorate-General to Pacify the East 安東都護府 (An dong tuo hu fu in Pinyin) 안동도호부 (Andong Dohobu in Korean) was a military government established at Pyongyang by Tang Dynasty China in 668 . It played an important role in the turbulent events of the...

Origins : King Yongnyu of Koguryo opened his early relations with the new Tang Dynasty on a friendly note by ordering the repatriation of thousands of Chinese soldiers taken prisoner during campaigns against the Sui Dynasty. In addition, he accepted investiture...

Koguryo Restoration Mouvement After the kingdom fell to Tang and Silla in 668 , Geom Mojam 검모잠 劍牟岑 (?- 672 ) kindled an opposition movement in the Taedong River valley and in 670 established Anseung (안승) as the new King of Goguryeo. Anseung is believed...

Silla retaliation against the Protectorate's domination (668 - 676) Silla retaliated against the Protectorate's domination by aiding Geom Mojam 's rebellion in the north, and attacking Protectorate forces in Baekje territory. In 671 Silla seized Sabi...

1274/10/5 : Attack on Tsushima Massive force of Mongol and Korean (Koryô) soldiers attacks and routs Japanese forces on Tsushima Attack on Iki 1274/10/14 to 10/20 : Landing at Hakata Mongol and Koryô forces attack Hirado and then move on to Hakata Bay....

1281/5/3 : Attack on Tsushima Rebuilt Mongol force of 40,000 men leaves Koryô and attacks Tsushima and Iki. These forces are supposed to join troops from China at Iki. 1281/6/6 : Landing at Hakata In violation of orders, the fleet leaves Iki and attacks...

Nara and Heian Japan: Northern expansion Sources : http://www.college.emory.edu/culpeper/RAVINA/PROJECT/Maps/Ainu_conquest_map.html

The inhuman acts were mostly committed by the seaborne Japanese marauders or ``waegu,'' who raided and pillaged the Korean villages.The central place where the waegu indulged in the reckless piracy was Tsushima island, only 49.5 kilometers away from the...