Northwest area of the Korean Peninsula in the 4~5th centuries as viewed through Tomb datas -From the fall of Han-gunhyon to the time before Goguryeo was relocated to Pyongyang-

This study reveals that the northwest Korean Peninsula underwent significant socio-political transformations between the 4th and 5th centuries, marked by three distinct phases of tomb construction influenced by Chinese migration and Goguryeo's shifting governance. The first phase (early 4th century) saw local traditions persist in regions like Sinchon, facilitated by Goguryeo's indirect rule. The second phase (late 4th century) expanded to include areas like Pyongyang, with Chinese settlers and local groups resettled under Goguryeo's authority, but this was disrupted by conflicts with Baekje. The third phase (early 5th century) saw Goguryeo assert stronger control, enabling its eventual relocation to Pyongyang. The research analyzes tomb structures, artifacts, and geographic patterns to infer governance dynamics and the interplay between local traditions and external influences.

Ju, H.-g. (2022). Northwest area of the Korean Peninsula in the 4~5th centuries as viewed through Tomb datas -From the fall of Han-gunhyon to the time before Goguryeo was relocated to Pyongyang-. Journal of Dangun Studies, 47, 265–304. https://doi.org/10.18706/jgds.2022.4.47.265