Koguryo, a Millennium Power of the East
Koguryo, a Millennium Power of the East
Koguryo, the first feudal state of our country (277 B.C.-A.D. 668) was a millennium power of the East, glorifying the dignity and honor of our nation with its vast territory, powerful military force, a high international position and advanced culture.
The founder of Koguryo is Kojumong (King Tongmyong) and its capital was Jolbon.
Koguryo was a powerful country that occupied a vast expanse of territory.
After its founding, Koguryo united many small neighbouring countries and political forces, repelled external aggressions and regained the former territory of Ancient Joson, thus expanded its territory in a vast scale.
Koguryo was a powerful country in the East with powerful military force.
There were 300, 000 standing soldiers who were all patriotic and were skilled militaristically in Koguryo, where the spirit of mercenary to encourage martial arts prevailed throughout the country. The army of Koguryo was equipped with several kinds of weapons that were best at that time, and thanks to their superior castle defense system they firmly defended the country.
Koguryo was a powerful country of the East fully exercising its sovereignty in the field of foreign relations with its high international position.
In response to the changing situation, Koguryo adopted a policy of hard-line confrontation towards some countries while establishing peaceful diplomatic and trade relations with others, and conducted diplomatic activities to ensure its security by using the relations between different countries.
Koguryo was a culturally developed country with its own advanced culture. Koguryo Astronomical Observatory site, stone-carved astronomical chart, Anhak Palace, the city walls of Pyongyang and Tomb murals, etc. are typical examples of the advancement in astronomy, architecture and fine art of Koguryo.