Ungjin , also known as Gomanaru ( Hangul : 고마나루, literally " bear port") is a former city on the Korean Peninsula . It was located in modern-day Gongju , South Chungcheong province, South Korea . It was the capital of Baekje from AD 475 to 538, during a period when Baekje was under threat from Goguryeo , the previous capital of Wiryeseong (modern-day Seoul ) having been overrun. In 538, King Seong moved the capital to Sabi (in modern-day Buyeo County ). Ungjin is now known as Gongju .
3-611: Notable historical places of Ungjin Baekje are Gongsan Fortress and Tomb of King Muryeong . In 475, Baekje had an attack by Gogureyo army led by King Jangsu , and then Wiryeseong , the first capital of Baekje, was destroyed. Baekje's new king, Munju , moved its capital to Ungjin. During the reign of King Muryeong , kingdom recovered its political stability, and diplomacy ties with Liang dynasty of China and Japan . Baekje brought Chinese culture, and introduced it to Silla, Gaya, and Japan. Ungjin maintained its position until transfer of
6-578: The Geumseong-dong and Sanseong-dong districts. It was unearthed during the archaeological excavations done after 1980s, when the constriction methods in building the forts's rampart, the royal palace, and the associated structures of the royal palace were revealed. The fort is located atop the Gongsan mountain (elevation 110 metres (360 ft)) and extends over a length of 2,666 metres (8,747 ft), with its stone wall in 1,925 metres (6,316 ft) length and
9-553: The capital in 538 by King Seong . Ungjin period regarded as a time of restored its national power and stability for revival. Gongsanseong Gongsanseong Fortress is a castle in Gongju , South Chungcheong Province , South Korea . The Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress was initially known as Ungjinseong and subsequently as Gongsanseong during the reign of the Goryeo Dynasty. It occupies an area of 20 hectares (49 acres), presently in
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