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Gang Gam-chan and the Battle of Gwiju: A Historic Victory That Preserved the Dignity of Goryeo

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It is unclear whether the Khitan cavalry actually looked exactly like this. However, in ancient warfare, resisting an assault by such a mounted force would have been extraordinarily difficult—much like modern infantry attempting to defend against armored vehicles and tanks. By successfully repelling the attack of 100,000 northern cavalrymen, Goryeo ultimately compelled the Liao dynasty to abandon further invasions for the next hundred years. Gang Gam-chan and the Battle of Gwiju: A Victory That Preserved Goryeo’s Dignity and Reshaped the East Asian Order The Battle of Gwiju was a decisive confrontation in which the Goryeo army, led by General Gang Gam-chan, defeated the Khitan cavalry—the most powerful mounted force of its time. This victory elevated the international standing of Goryeo, founded by Wang Geon, and marked a historic turning point in the East Asian geopolitical order. Introduction: Why the Battle of Gwiju Is Still Remembered Today Dear readers, welcome. In a previous post...
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Gang Gam-chan and the Battle of Gwiju: A Historic Victory That Preserved the Dignity of Goryeo

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It is unclear whether the Khitan cavalry actually looked exactly like this. However, in ancient warfare, resisting an assault by such a mounted force would have been extraordinarily difficult—much like modern infantry attempting to defend against armored vehicles and tanks. By successfully repelling the attack of 100,000 northern cavalrymen, Goryeo ultimately compelled the Liao dynasty to abandon further invasions for the next hundred years. Gang Gam-chan and the Battle of Gwiju: A Victory That Preserved Goryeo’s Dignity and Reshaped the East Asian Order The Battle of Gwiju was a decisive confrontation in which the Goryeo army, led by General Gang Gam-chan, defeated the Khitan cavalry—the most powerful mounted force of its time. This victory elevated the international standing of Goryeo, founded by Wang Geon, and marked a historic turning point in the East Asian geopolitical order. Introduction: Why the Battle of Gwiju Is Still Remembered Today Dear readers, welcome. In a previous post...
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Who Was Eulji Mundeok, the Legendary Hero of Goguryeo Who Defeated the Sui Dynasty’s 1.13 Million-Strong Army?

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※ The image below is not the actual Cheongcheon River. Since the Cheongcheon River is currently located in North Korean territory and cannot be easily accessed or photographed, a different river with a similar atmosphere has been used as a substitute image. The Cheongcheon River is now beyond reach, lying within what is today North Korea. A grey heron stands quietly along the riverbank, seemingly indifferent as it searches for prey. In this river basin—neither particularly wide nor rugged—the course of East Asian history was once decided. Behind this tranquil natural landscape lie the fierce and decisive moments that shattered the ambitions of the Sui dynasty’s 1.13 million-strong army. Eulji Mundeok: A Legendary Korean Hero Who Changed the Course of East Asian History Eulji Mundeok was a great general of Goguryeo who defeated the invasion of the Sui dynasty, the most powerful empire in East Asia during the 7th century, using strategy alone. Through the Battle of Salsu, he saved h...
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