[History Lives - Silla Edition] Episode 13: King Taejong Muyeol Kim Chunchu, Architect of Unification

1. In 654, Kim Chunchu became the first king of Silla of jingol descent, as King Taejong Muyeol, laying the groundwork for the 660 campaign against Baekje.
2. He sought diplomacy with Goguryeo, Wa and Tang, and appointed Kim Yu-sin as sangdaedeung to lead the military while he handled diplomacy himself.
3. He died in 661 without witnessing unification, and the task passed to his sons, Munwang and King Munmu.

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