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1. Goguryeo

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   Goguryeo ($\text{Gōguryŏ}$; 37 BCE – 668 CE) was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, a powerful ancient kingdom that occupied much of the northern Korean Peninsula and southern Manchuria. Founded by Jumong, Goguryeo developed a distinctive martial culture and exerted significant political influence across Northeast Asia for nearly seven centuries. Its capital was successively located at Jolbon, Gungnae Fortress, and later Pyongyang. The kingdom’s success was historically attributed to its superior horsemanship and an exceptional…

2. Han River

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   History and Cultural Significance
   Historically, the Han River has served as a crucial defensive barrier and trade route. During the Three Kingdoms of Korea period, control over the river crossings often dictated regional hegemony. The river was vital for transporting goods, primarily fermented soybean paste and high-quality granite, from the interior provinces to the coastal ports.
   The river gained renewed political significance during the Joseon Dynasty, as Seoul (then named Hanyang) was deliberately situated on the south ba…