Silla restoration movement

The Silla restoration movement refers to a series of uprisings in Yeongnam province of Korea during the middle Goryeo dynasty in the 12th century. These were part of a pattern of revolts aimed at restoring Silla, one of the old Three Kingdoms of Korea, which had been destroyed by Goryeo. Silla restoration revolts include those led by Yi Ui-min in 1186 and by Kim Sa-mi in 1193 as well as later revolts in 1202.[1]

Silla restoration movement
Hangul
신라부흥운동
Hanja
新羅復興運動
Revised RomanizationSilla Buheung Undong
McCune–ReischauerSilla Puhŭng Undong

The Revival Movement of Yi Ui-min and Kim Sa-mi

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Even after nearly three centuries of Goryeo rule, loyalty to the old Silla kingdom and Silla traditions remained latent in the Kyŏngju area.[2] Yi Ui-min lanuched his rebellion in 1186 with the intent to overthrow Goryeo's rule and restore Silla, but was defeated. His son and associated Kim Sa-Mi, reiterating Yi Ŭi-min's ploys, lanuched a rebellion in 1193 and his rebels claimed: "The Koryŏ mandate is completely exhausted. Silla must be restored."[3] Kim Sa-Mi's rebellion was defeated in 1194 at the Battle of Milsong, where more than 7,000 rebels were killed.[4]

1202 Sillan Revival Movement

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In 1202, soldiers, monks, and peasants at Kyŏngju, Ch'ŏngdo, Ulchin, and Ulsan also revolted with the battle cry of reviving old Silla, engaging in fierce battles with government forces for some two years.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "전인식 시인의 경주인문학산 책". 경주신문. April 20, 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  2. ^ Schultz, Edward (June 1, 2000). Generals and Scholars: Military Rule in Medieval Korea. Honolulu, Hawaii: University of Hawaii Press. p. 115.
  3. ^ Schultz, Edward (June 1, 2000). Generals and Scholars: Military Rule in Medieval Korea. Honolulu, Hawaii: University of Hawaii Press. p. 116.
  4. ^ Kim, Jinwung (November 5, 2012). A History of Korea: From "Land of the Morning Calm" to States in Conflict. Indiana University Press. p. 163.
  5. ^ Kim, Jinwung (November 5, 2012). A History of Korea: From "Land of the Morning Calm" to States in Conflict. Indiana University Press. p. 163.