Korea-Khitan War
“Peace achieved through victory.”
King Hyeonjong and Kang Kam-chan led the 8-year-long 2nd and 3rd Goryeo-Khitan Wars to victory and began an era of peace in East Asia and prosperity in Goryeo.
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The series focuses at the beginning of the 2nd Goryeo-Khitan War in 1009 and the end of the 3rd Goryeo-Khitan War in 1019; and the recognition of King Hyeonjong by the Liao king in 1022. The Khitan Empire, also known as the Liao dynasty, was a great power at the time, and Goryeo was an emerging state. As King Mokjong left no heirs from being preoccupied, King Hyeonjong, the last grandson of Taejo of Goryeo, became first in line for succession. King Hyeonjong, who had been away from politics and living as a monk, ascended to the throne at 19 years of age due to the rebellion by Kang Cho. The young king faced an invasion by a Khitan army of 400,000 men because of it. Kang Kam-chan, a loyal subject, helped the king during the two wars. The king eventually unified Goryeo with his tolerance and leadership. And Kang Kam-chan annihilated the Khitan army at the Battle of Gwiju in 1018.
1.Episode 1
9.011-11-202362mQueen Dowager Cheonchu wishes her own son to become the next crown prince. However, Mokjong is not happy with how Kim Chi Yang, the Right Senior Executive, and Queen Dowager are tr...
2.Episode 2
8.012-11-202362mCourt Lady Choi threatens Prince Daeryangwon to take the food Queen Dawager has prepared for him. Prince Daeryangwon quickly runs away from the temple and hides himself in Mount Sa...
3.Episode 3
8.018-11-202360mKang Jo, Northwest Temporary Government Officer, sets off for Gaegyeong with a crucial mission. However, deep within his thoughts, he grapples with the realization that Goryeo's ve...
4.Episode 4
9.019-11-202361mCaught in the crossfire between those gearing up for war and those working to prevent it, the puppet king, Wang Sun, and Kang Gam Chan form the front line of those seeking to avert...
5.Episode 5
10.025-11-202349mThe ministers struggle to dissuade the Khitan envoys as Prince Daeryangwon expected. He believes that Khitan is using the Palace Head Secretary's treason to justify the war. Theref...
6.Episode 6
9.026-11-202349mDetails The battle between Goryeo and Khitan begins in the middle of the night, and the people of Goryeo shiver with fear. With 400,000 soldiers, Khitan attacks Heunghwajin for se...
7.Episode 7
9.002-12-202349mThe Emperor of Khitan is infuriated as he loses the first conquest expedition he is leading. He starts advancing south with his army towards Samsuchae to destroy Goryeo's main forc...
8.Episode 8
03-12-202355mThe spearhead commander of the Khitan army launches an attack and captures Kang Jo. The emperor of Khitan threatens Kang Jo and the captured generals to become vassals of Khitan. M...
9.Episode 9
10.009-12-202349mHyeonjong sends Deputy Minister Kang to Khitan's camp as an envoy to relay his message. However, the commander of Khitan's army does not trust his words and decides to hold him bac...
10.Episode 10
10.010-12-202349m
11.Episode 11
16-12-202349mAs the Khitans advance southward, Kang Gam Chan urges Wang Sun to consider a strategic withdrawal for a greater purpose. Wang Sun's unwavering loyalty to his people clashes with th...
12.Episode 12
17-12-202349mKang Gam Chan makes a critical decision to stay back in Gaegyeong, sacrificing himself to create a window for Wang Sun's escape. Despite Kang Gam Chan's noble sacrifice, Wang Sun e...
13.Episode 13
24-12-202349mThe realization of the hardships encountered by those south of Gaegyeong leaves Wang Sun with a sense of emptiness. The difficulties they face highlight his shortcomings as a king,...
14.Episode 14
30-12-202347mAs his people turn against him, Wang Sun bears the weight of shame for not living up to their expectations as their emperor. Entrusting them with his fate, he seeks to ease the suf...
15.Episode 15
10.006-01-202450mUpon reaching Gongju, Wang Sun receives a warm welcome from Kim Eun Boo, the governor, and one of his daughters. Wang Sun discerns a hidden agenda in the daughter's intentions but...
16.Episode 16
10.007-01-202457mYang Kyu throws himself into the Khitan army to rescue prisoners, fully aware that this might be his last battle. As expected, he and the remnants of his forces find themselves pit...
17.Episode 17
13-01-202466mIn the face of opposition, Wang Sun remains unwavering in his commitment to overhaul the core issues haunting Goryeo, aiming to fortify the nation and spare his people from the rav...
18.Episode 18
14-01-202450mIn the face of strong opposition, Wang Sun persists in pursuing his goals, alongside Kim Eun Boo. Kang Gam Chan, while sharing Wang Sun's ultimate objective, disagrees with his app...
19.Episode 19
20-01-202453mThe queen consort seeks to punish Kim Eun-bu while the king is away from the palace. But guilt leads Kang Gam-chan to attempt to spare the commander.
20.Episode 20
21-01-202454mWith Kang Gam-chan's help, Wang Sun succeeds in launching reforms. However, the local governance is unhappy, and Kang Gam-chan faces the consequences.
21.Episode 21
27-01-202453mWang Sun puts his life on the line during an intense confrontation with regional lords to bring about reform in Goryeo's regional domain. With Kang Gam Chan's return to the royal c...
22.Episode 22
28-01-202454mThe Khitans demand that Goryeo cede its territories to prevent another war, turning a tribute issue into a crucial decision for Goryeo. With time running out, conflicting opinions...
23.Episode 23
02-02-202455mWang Sun prepares for battle while Kim Eun Boo, risking his life, attempts to provide Wang Sun with updates on the Khitans' situation. Meanwhile, during this critical moment, milit...
24.Episode 24
03-02-202456mOn the edge of the northeastern border and lacking battlefield expertise, Kang Gam Chan encounters a looming confrontation with the unyielding Jurchens. Meanwhile, Wang Sun overloo...
25.Episode 25
17-02-202456mAmidst Goryeo's financial struggles, Kim Hoon and Choi Jil launch a rebellion, citing the seizure of military officers’ properties as their justification. Wang Sun, lacking suffici...
26.Episode 26
18-02-202463mKim Hoon and Choi Jil threaten the lives of Wang Sun's vassals, compelling him to order the soldiers heading to Gaegyeong to retreat. With circumstances turning against Wang Sun, h...
27.Episode 27
24-02-202454mWang Sun successfully pursues and apprehends Park Jin, but he is constrained by his own lack of authority. He subsequently seeks to persuade Kim Hoon, who is engaged in a dispute w...
28.Episode 28
25-02-202459mThe vassals, having received Wang Sun's directives, ready themselves to suppress the rebels at Seogyeong. Although Wang Sun, accompanied by the rebels, eventually reaches Seogyeong...
29.Episode 29
02-03-202454mWang Sun eradicates the rebel faction and prepares for war against the Khitans. In 1018, the final and decisive battle between Goryeo and the Khitans draws near. With Kang Gam Chan...
30.Episode 30
03-03-202449mThe Khitan Army's maneuvers raise suspicion as they actively evade engaging with the Goryeo forces and persistently advance solely southward. Recognizing their strategic intent, Ka...
31.Episode 31
09-03-202453mAccompanied by his remaining soldiers, vassals, and the people of Goryeo, Wang Sun ventures beyond the fortress boundaries with the intention of minimizing the suffering of his peo...
32.Episode 32
10-03-202462mThe culmination of the war sees Goryeo emerging triumphant over the Khitans. Kang Gam Chan's return is a scene of jubilation, with the citizens of Gaegyeong celebrating his victory...
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