Online dictionary of history and traditions in Japan: Paekche

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Paekche

百済百済国
alternative words: Paekche kingdom, Kudara, Hyakusai
keywords: korea , state
related topics: Silla , Battle of Hakusukinoe , Emperor Kanmu , Empress Jingu
related web sites: http://www.coara.or.jp/~mieko/koreahistory/koreahistory6.htm
explanation: One of 3 Korean kingdoms which occupied the south west of Korean peninsula between 4th and 7th centuries. According to a legend, the people might originate from Fuyo, another Korean kingdom which preexisted in Manchuria. During fierce competitions between 3 kingdoms, Paekche had gradually lost territories in spite of a support of Japan and the capital fell in 660. During the last days, many aristocrats and intellectuals fled to Japan. Emperor Kanmu's mother stemmed from them.