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Geunchogo of Baekje

r. 346–375 · 4th century

Geunchogo was king of Baekje from 346 to 375, the period of its greatest early power. He subdued the remaining Mahan statelets of south-western Korea, extended Baekje's influence towards the Gaya region and in 371 attacked Goguryeo, killing its King Gogugwon at Pyongyang. He also opened relations with the Eastern Jin court in China and with Wa in Japan.

Geunchogo of Baekje
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

MahanBaekje

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Geunchogo of Baekje. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/geunchogo-of-baekje
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