Although granted asylum, Hong was said to have acted as if he was still king, issuing orders and demanding respect, and was executed by King Jangsu of Goguryeo.
Meskipun suaka diberikan, Hong konon bertindak seolah-olah ia masih menjadi raja, mengeluarkan perintah dan menuntut penghormatan, dan dieksekusi oleh Raja Jangsu dari Goguryeo.