Hwarang
Ideology | Defunct
388 CE to 1000 CE
The Hwarang, or "Flower Boys", are an elite group of male youth in Silla, an ancient Korean kingdom that lasts until the 10th century.
There are educational institutions as well as social clubs where members gather for all aspects of study, originally for arts and culture steeped mainly in Buddhism.
Ancient sources refer only to the physical beauty of the "Flower Boys" After the Japanese concept of bushido is developed in the late 19th century, a theory becomes widespread in Korea that hwarang were a military force.
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King Jinheung, one of the greatest kings of Silla, has been responsible for expanding Silla territory immensely.
In 576 BCE, the Hwarang Organization is established; it will later play a huge role in the unification of Korea’s three kingdoms.
Jinheung, who dies in this year at forty-three after ruling for thirty-seven years, is succeeded by his second son, Prince Sa-Ryun, who becomes King Jinji.