Jumong ruled as the first king of Goguryeo from its founding at Jolbon, establishing the divine dynasty whose authority the Gwanggaeto Stele traces back to the Heavenly Emperor.
Yuri succeeded Jumong as the second king of Goguryeo after proving his parentage with the broken sword, then moved the capital from Jolbon to Gungnae and consolidated the young kingdom's rule.
Jumong founded the kingdom of Goguryeo at Jolbon after crossing the river on the backs of fish and turtles sent by his grandfather Habaek, establishing a dynasty that endured for nearly seven centuries.
Soseono co-founded Goguryeo alongside Jumong, providing the wealth and political alliances needed to establish the kingdom at Jolbon. She later departed to found Baekje with her own sons.
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