918-1392
Goryeo
Capital: Gaegyeong (Kaesong)
A centralized dynasty balancing aristocratic families, Buddhist institutions, military power, and Mongol pressure.
Major events
- Unification of Later Three Kingdoms
- Khitan and Mongol invasions
- Transition to Joseon in 1392
Cultural achievements
- Goryeo celadon
- Tripitaka Koreana
- Metal movable type printing