[History Is Alive - Baekje Edition] Episode 17: The Royal Letter That Crossed the Sea - Baekje's Civilizational Diplomacy with the Southern Dynasties

1. Baekje sent envoys to the Eastern Jin in the first month of 372 to deliver a royal letter, and went on to maintain diplomatic ties with the southern Chinese dynasties for more than 200 years.
2. The Muryeong Royal Tomb, with its Liang-style brick chamber and tomb marker, is the evidence, and in 541 King Seong requested scholars and craftsmen from Liang, bringing them into the kingdom.
3. Baekje became a civilizational hub that passed the Buddhism and learning of the southern dynasties on to Silla, Gaya and Wa, and this series reads it alongside balanced diplomacy.

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