Wanggeom-seong explained

Wanggeom-seong (ko|왕검성) was the capital city of Gojoseon from 194 to 108 BC. It is also known as Wangheom-seong (; 王險城).^[1]

Conflicting opinions about its location

One theory suggests the capital was around the modern city of Pyongyang based on the records of Samguk yusa and Samguk sagi.^[2] Some South Korean sources claim it was located somewhere around Liaodong (present China).

See also

• Asadal, the mythical capital of Gojoseon, believed to be founded by Dangun

Notes and References

1. Web site: http://www.encyber.com/search_w/ctdetail.php?masterno=117188&contentno=117188 . ko:왕검성 (王儉城). . 2008-09-10 . Korean.
2. Web site: http://encykorea.aks.ac.kr/Contents/Item/E0039028 . ko:왕검성 (王儉城). . 2021-01-28 . Korean.