The Bonghwang Wars

The Bonghwang Wars alternatively known as the Hou-ou Wars  were a series of  conflicts primarily taking place in Sinju, spanning the period of time from 1640 to as late as 1680. The motive for these conflicts grew from tensions between the growing Fusenese sphere of influence and the traditional continental powers of Sinju, primarily over influence in south-western Bangju as well as the Eastern Sea as a whole. The era of conflict came to a culmination with the Jeongmian led coalition routed Fusense influence from south-western Bangju, which would result in the end of Fusense influence in Bangju.

Etymology
The term Bonghwang is in reference to the mythical creature of the same name, more widely known as the. The Fenghuang was a common symbol amongst many governments throughout Sinju, often used in poetic fashion to refer to a kingdom's meteroic rise during a self-perceived 'golden age.' During the time period both Jeongmi and Fusen were associated with this symbol of regality and merit due to their respective prominence in international affairs in Sinju.

First-hand literary accounts of the conflict often described it as the 'clashing of two Fenghuang' - with the first mention of this theme being an anonymous source among the court of Shojin.