Unified Silla · Historical figure
King Munmu
Silla's king during Goguryeo's fall and the Silla–Tang wars.
Key events
Silla's king during Goguryeo's fall and the Silla–Tang wars. After Goguryeo's fall, he fought Tang to defend Silla's position.
Legacy
After Goguryeo's fall, he fought Tang to defend Silla's position. The guardian-dragon tradition is symbolic memory, distinct from the military record.