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The KORYO dynasty saw Buddhism rise as a major influence within Korea and Confucianism gradually gaining more respect and influence in the country. |
 Figure 18: During the KORYO Dynasty, Buddhism enjoyed unprecedented influence and power |
After defeating the re-established PAEKCHE Kingdom in 935, King TAE JO became the ruler of the entire Korean peninsula. Although a powerful man, the first king of the KORYO dynasty showed himself to be wise and benevolent, especially towards former SILLA royalty and noblemen. This was demonstrated by allowing his daughter to marry ex-King KYONG SUN and bestowing upon her the title of the Princess of NANG NANG, which was another name for SILLA. He later married the daughter of King KYONG SUN's uncle, Prince OK NYOM, and she became the Queen SIN SONG; this further established a close relationship between the royal families. |
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Although Buddhism had flourished since its introduction to Korea during the three kingdoms period, it was in the KORYO dynasty, beginning under King TAE JO, that it was to have unprecedented influence and power, although this was to lead eventually to the downfall of the KORYO dynasty |
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It was during the KORYO dynasty that Confucianism was also to flourish, and there began a trend towards encouraging the fine arts and despising the martial ways of the past. Probably because of this attitude, the 13th century saw hordes of Mongol armies under the leadership of GENGHIS KHAN continually attacking and invading KORYO. So fierce and intense were the Mongols that King KO JONG (1213-1259) a KORYO dynasty king, had to take refuge on KANG HWA Island, where he set up a provisional government in exile. |
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