Möngke's Military Campaigns Against Goryeo

묘청 (Myocheong) - Military Campaigns

Early Military Campaigns

• Möngke Khan's military campaign against Goryeo (1254) led to the surrender of Möngke's army and the subsequent withdrawal of Mongol forces.
• Möngke's successor, Kublai Khan, launched another campaign against Goryeo in 1270, resulting in the signing of a peace treaty between the two nations.

Military Reforms

• Möngke's military campaign led to the reform of the Goryeo military, with the introduction of new military units and the creation of a more centralized military command.
• The reforms aimed to strengthen the military and prepare for future conflicts with the Mongols.

Defeat and Occupation

• In 1273, the Mongols launched another campaign against Goryeo, resulting in the defeat of the Goryeo army and the occupation of the peninsula by the Mongols.
• The Mongols established a military government in Goryeo, which lasted for nearly a century.

Resistance and Rebellion

• Möngke's military campaign sparked a series of rebellions and resistance movements against the Mongol occupation, led by Goryeo officials and military leaders.
• The most notable rebellion was led by General Kim Bang-gyeong, who fought against the Mongols from 1271 to 1273.

Legacy of Möngke's Campaigns

• Möngke's military campaigns led to the eventual submission of Goryeo to the Mongol Empire and the establishment of a tributary relationship between the two nations.
• The campaigns also led to the introduction of Mongolian culture, language, and customs into Goryeo, which had a lasting impact on Korean society.