[3] It is located in present day Ji'an city, Jilin province, northeast China.

Because of its historical importance and exceptional architecture, Gungnae was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.

Gungnae was chosen to become the capital city by the ruler, Yuri during the 10th month of the year 3 AD.

[5] When King Gwanggaeto died in 413, his son, Jangsu of Goguryeo, inherited the throne and moved the capital down to Pyongyang in 427.

[7] Goguryeo fell in 668[8] when the Tang army captured Pyongyang and took King Bojang and Yeon Namgeon into custody.