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Gongju was formerly named Ungjin and was the capital of Baekje from AD 475 to 538. In this period, Baekje was under threat from Goguryeo. Goguryeo had overrun the previous capital of Hanseong (modern-day Seoul), which forced Baekje to find a new center of strength. In 538, King Seong moved the capital to Sabi (in modern-day Buyeo County). However, Gongju remained an important center until the kingdom's fall in 660.

Formerly the capital of the Baekje Kingdom, this ancient Korean town features excellent museums and the famous Tomb of King Muryeong.

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Gongju, South Korea

Blick auf Gongju by Alain

Gongju was formerly named Ungjin and was the capital of Baekje from AD 475 to 538. In this period, Baekje was under threat from Goguryeo. Goguryeo had overrun the previous capital of Hanseong (modern-day Seoul), which forced Baekje to find a new center of strength. In 538, King Seong moved the capital to Sabi (in modern-day Buyeo County). However, Gongju remained an important center until the kingdom's fall in 660.
Gongsanseong Fortress, Gongju

Gongsanseong Burg - Einer der Eingänge by Alain
Gongju National Museum

Baek Je Cultural Festival, Gong Ju-City, South Korea - 111006 by USAG- Humphreys
Gyeryongsan Natural History Museum, Gongju

Geum River by Joe Coyle
Historic Center, Gongju

Baek Je Cultural Festival, Bu Yeo-Gun, South Korea - 111006 by USAG- Humphreys
Tomb of King Muryeong, Gongju

Baek Je Cultural Festival, Gong Ju-City, South Korea - 111006 by USAG- Humphreys

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