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The Dawn of the Empire (Korean: 제국의 아침; RR: Jegugui achim) is a South Korean historical television series which aired on KBS1 from March 2, 2002 to January 26, 2003 for 94 episodes every weekend at 21:45 (KST). It was KBS' second historical series set in Goryeo after Taejo Wang Geon and revolved around the reigns of the second, third and fourth kings of Goryeo, particularly the fourth one, Gwangjong's.

Written by Lee Hwan-kyung, it was the first South Korean drama to be filmed in North Korea, particularly in Pyongyang and Mount Baekdu. Open sets built in Andong, Mungyeong and Jecheon for Taejo Wang Geon were also used.

The drama debuted with a viewership of 31.9%, which later fell to an average of 19.6%, lower than had been expected. Eventually, the broadcaster decided to shorten the series.

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