Palace guards massacre the civil officials at…

1170 CE

Palace guards massacre the civil officials at the Korean court and place a new king on the throne.

The coup leaders abolish the privileges that have kept the aristocrats in power and appoint themselves to senior posts.

After seizing control of the government in 1170, the Goryeoan military suppresses Buddhism.

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Kaesong Kaesong-si Korea, North View →

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Korean people View → Buddhism View → Goryeo View →

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