EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 9 MIN
The Mongol Conquest of Korea 1231–1259 A Brutal Six-Decade War
from The Mongol Invasions: Fear, Strategy, and Total Destruction — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Mongol invasions of Korea (Goryeo) from 1231 to 1259 — a six-decade war that shattered the peninsula. They cover the Mongol commander Saritai's initial campaign, the Goryeo court's desperate flight to Ganghwa Island, the civilian resistance at Cheoinseong, and the eventual peace brokered by the future king Wonjong. The discussion highlights the Mongols' demand for tributes and princes as hostages, Goryeo's unique status as a 'son-in-law kingdom' after a royal marriage to Khubilai Khan's family, and how the war reshaped Korean society, including the creation of the Tripitaka Koreana as a prayer for deliverance. The hosts also touch on the role of the Sambyeolcho rebels who fought on after the surrender. #MongolEmpire #Goryeo #Korea #Saritai #Wonjong #KhubilaiKhan #GanghwaIsland #TripitakaKoreana #Cheoinseong #Sambyeolcho #13thCentury #EastAsianHistory #MilitaryHistory #SiegeWarfare #Diplomacy #History #FexingoHistory #MongolInvasions Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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