ABSTRACT
As seen in the previous chapter, the foundation of the Hyǒngp'yǒngsa was warmly welcomed by ordinary paekjǒng, particularly in the southern areas of the country. Their enthusiasm was an important factor in the movement's rapid geographical expansion to the central areas, while their activities in the south were soon well established in the context of more general social movements. The development of the movement was, however, not without considerable internal conflicts, which had serious implications in its early period and were in various ways to affect it throughout its history.
