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1. Goryeo

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   The Goryeo Dynasty ($\text{고려}$; 918–1392 CE) was a dynastic kingdom that succeeded the earlier Silla kingdom and preceded the Joseon dynasty on the Korean peninsula. Founded by Wang Geon (King Taejo), the state adopted the name Goryeo, an abbreviation of Goguryeo ($\text{고구려}$), signaling its ambition to reclaim the territorial heritage of the earlier northern kingdom. Goryeo is noted for its robust bureaucratic system, sophisticated celadon pottery, and its significant role in introducing Buddhism as…

2. Kaesong

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   History and Political Significance
   Kaesong was initially established as Songak during the earlier Three Kingdoms period, though its major rise coincided with the founding of Goryeo by Wang Geon in $\text{918}$. Wang Geon moved the capital from the earlier site of Songdo (an older name for Kaesong) to Kaesong, establishing it as the political, cultural, and economic hub of the new kingdom for nearly five centuries. The city's strategic location allowed it to maintain trade routes and exert influence over the northern interior while remaining accessible to southern…