Who founded Goguryeo?
Q: Who founded Goguryeo?
A: Jumong (주몽朱蒙) founded Goguryeo in 37 BC.
Q: What was the name of the capital city of Goguryeo?
A: The capital city of Goguryeo was Jolbon, which was founded by Jumong.
Q: What is the legend behind Jumong's birth?
A: According to legend, Jumong was born out of an egg and brought up by King Gumwa (금와왕) of East Buyeo.
Q: How did Jumong get his name?
A: His name, Jumong, means a person who is good at archery because of his archery skills.
Q: Who were some enemies that Goguryeo faced during its reign?
A: During its reign, Goguryeo faced several enemies such as the Chinese Han Dynasty and Xianbei.
Q: Who is considered to be the most famous king of Goguryeo?
A: The most famous king of Goguryeo is King Gwanggaeto the Great (광개토대왕).
Q: How did Goguryeo eventually fall?
A: Eventually, when it was under control of 27th king Youngryou (영류왕), it became a vassal state to Tang Dynasty and due to lack of cooperation from people it was destroyed by allied forces from Tang and Silla.
