Goguryeo · Historical figure
King Jangsu
394–491
He moved the capital to Pyongyang and expanded southward.
Key events
He moved the capital from Gungnaeseong to Pyongyang in 427. His capture of Baekje's Hanseong in 475 extended Goguryeo's reach into the Han River region.
Legacy
Moving the capital to Pyongyang supported southern expansion. It reorganized political power, military strategy, and communications, not merely the royal residence.