Based on the fact that Chinese celadon fragments were excavated from the Tomb No. 3, it is assumed that this tomb was built after the mid-4th century. Are you curious about to whom the tomb belongs?

Considering the size of the tomb and the period in which it was built, it is believed that the individual buried in this tomb is expected to be either King Geunchogo, the prominent king of the early Baekje period, or his son. King Geunchogo is renowned for establishing a centralized system with powerful royal authority and elevating Baekje’s international status.

King Geunchogo engaged in a war with the neighboring kingdom of Goguryeo over the sovereignty of the mid-western Korean Peninsula. Despite Goguryeo was a powerful kingdom in East Asia at the time, Baekje emerged victorious from the conflict. In addition, due to its advantageous geographical location, Baekje was able to actively exchange with China. Also, King Geunchogo extended his influence on the southern part of the peninsula. He initiated the first exchanges with the neighboring Gaya confederacy and carried out cultural exchange with Japan through the southern coastal route. As a result, Baekje became a great power of East Asia by establishing an international exchange network with China, Gaya, and Japan.

King Geunchogo is widely regarded as the most representative king of the early Baekje Period. This is why there is speculation that King Geunchogo may be the owner of Tomb No. 3, which is the largest among the ancient tombs of Baekje.