gdr_willter
Korean Civ Fan
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She ascended the throne only because of the rigid hierarchy named "Golpum" which even grade the royal blood. She was one of the last few Seonggol class. After the reign of the two Queen Seondeok and Jindeok, there were no more Seonggol class so the throne was turned over to Jingol class males.She paved the way for Korea's unity under Silla later, and I think she was quite accomplished in the sciences and arts. I think she's a worthy leader who was also capably served by able generals.
During her reign, Silla lost a lot of fortresses at the border and nearly failed to control the internal conflict. Seondeok only cared about the Buddhism and art, while her country was falling. Kim Chunchu and Kim Yusin are who really sustained Silla during her reign, and moreover, Kim Chunchu succeeded the throne after Queen Jindeok died and became one of the most beloved king of the Silla history, King Muyeol, who really paved the way for unification of three kingdoms of Korea.
If we want to focus on the Korea's unity under Silla, who truly suitable for the leader is Kim Chunchu, not Seondeok. Her image and fame were mainly built at modern days especially by the TV drama.
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