The Tragic Tale of Seongchung & General Gyebaek | Ancient Korean History

Welcome to Slow Night Ancient Tales. Tonight, we journey back in time to the 16th year of King Wija in the ancient kingdom of Baekje.While the king drowned his days in wine and banquets, the neighboring kingdoms of Silla and Tang plotted a joint invasion. In a final, desperate attempt to save his nation, Chief Minister (Jwapyung) Seongchung offered his own life, eventually writing a final warning in his own blood from a cold prison cell.Discover the profound devotion of Seongchung and the sorrowful vow of General Gyebaek, who promised to uphold his fallen friend's legacy. Let this powerful story of historical sacrifice wash your daily worries away as you drift into a deep, comforting sleep.Story Details:Title: Seongchung, the Loyal MinisterAuthor: Kim Dong-in (From Dong-in Yadamjip 2, July 1935)Themes: Loyalty, Korean History, Baekje Kingdom, Bedtime Story, Sleep Aid