WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Koryŏ dynasty, in Korean history, dynasty that ruled the Korean peninsula as the Koryŏ kingdom from 935 to 1392 ce. During this period the country began to form its own cultural tradition distinct from the rest of East Asia. It is from the name Koryŏ that the Western name Korea is derived.

Detailed explanation-2: -The last Silla king abdicated the throne in the early 10th century and married the daughter of the upstart General Wang Kon, who founded the Koryo dynasty (918-1392).

Detailed explanation-3: -The name “Korea” is derived from the name of Goryeo, also romanized as Koryŏ, which was first used in the early 5th century by Goguryeo.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Goryeo dynasty (918–1392) was a period of intense religious fervor. Its people-from the rulers to their lowest subjects-were ardent believers in Buddhism. This dynasty had a unique beginning. Its founder, Wang Geon (reigned 918–943), embraced his former rivals and brought them into the fold of his new dynasty.

Detailed explanation-5: -Goryeo (Koryo) ruled Korea from 918 to 1392. The kingdom oversaw an unprecedented flourishing in culture and arts with developments in architecture, ceramics, printing, and papermaking.

Detailed explanation-6: -Koryo Dynasty (918-1392) Koryo (Goryeo) was established in 918 and in the year 936 became the ruling Kingdom on the Korean Peninsula. It was founded by Taejo Wang Kon. Its capital was moved to Kaesong just 8 km north of the demarcation zone that currently divides the Korean peninsula.