First Goryeo–Khitan War

First Goryeo–Khitan War
Part of Goryeo-Khitan Wars
Date 993 Location Northern Korean Peninsula Result Khitan withdrawal
Belligerents
Goryeo Dynasty, Korea	Liao Dynasty, Khitan
Commanders and leaders
Seo Hui	Xiao Xunning
Strength
Unknown	60,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

The First Goryeo-Khitan War was a 10th-century conflict between the kingdom of Goryeo and Khitan forces near what is now the border between China and North Korea. It occurred in 993 and was the first of the Goryeo-Khitan Wars, which were continued with the Second Goryeo-Khitan War (1010) and Third Goryeo-Khitan War (1018).

In 993, the Khitan invaded Goryeo's northwest border with 60,000 troops. The Khitan withdrew and ceded territory to the east of the Yalu River when Goryeo agreed to end its alliance with Song China. However, Goryeo continued to communicate with Song, having strengthened its position by building fortresses in the newly gained northern territories.

See also

• Goryeo-Khitan Wars
• Second Goryeo-Khitan War
• Third Goryeo-Khitan War
• History of Korea
• Koryo and the Khitan
• First Khitanese Invasion