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In 1392, Yi Sŏng-gye forced King Gongyang to abdicate, exiled him to Wonju (where he and his family were secretly executed), and enthroned himself as the new king, thus ending Goryeo's 475 years of rule. [12] In 1393, he changed his dynasty's name to Joseon.
Yi Song-Gye (born 1335—died 1408) was the founder of the Korean Joseon (Yi) dynasty (1392–1910). A military leader in the Goryeo dynasty, he rose through the ranks by battling invading forces. He defeated his rivals and drove out the last king of the Goryeo dynasty, taking the throne in 1392.
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Aug 20, 2023 · In his early days, Yi Seong-gye failed to establish himself as a political player, and it was his marriage with Lady Yi, the future Queen that consolidated his political position.
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- Guardian of The Goryeo Dynasty and The Royal Family
- Attempt to Conquest Liaodong
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- List of Dramas Featuring Choe Yeong
On January 21, 2011, the Korean navy successfully rescued the crew of the cargo ship Samho Jewelry, which had been hijacked by Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea. The rescue mission termed Operation Dawn of Gulf of Aden has been hailed a perfect military operation, and the Korean navy destroyer Choi Young has become a symbol of national protection. ...
Choe Yeong was born in 1316 in Cheorwon, Gangwon province as the son of a civil official. From his childhood, Choe Yeong had a strong build and extraordinary strength. Even though he was born into a family of civil servants, Choe Yeong read books on military strategies and mastered his martial arts skills. He began his career as a military officer ...
In 1388, the Ming Dynasty proclaimed that all territory previously owned by the Yuan Dynasty belonged to Ming, and thus northern parts of Goryeo must belong under the jurisdiction of Liaodong. General Choe Yeong ordered the army to advance to the Amnok River in an attempt to defeat Liaodong. However, Yi Seonggye, who had disagreed with the course ...
Choe Yeong’s life and the history of Goryeo both came to an end, but the general continued to live on in the memory of the people. Choe Yeong was a man of integrity who followed his father’s will, to “look at gold as if it were stone.” The people admired him for his honesty and gallantry, and considered him the savior of the country. Choe Yeong’s l...
Gyegook (개국) (KBS, 1983년~1983년, Actor:신구)Chu Dong Mama (추동궁 마마) (MBC, 1983년~1983년, Actor: Kim Gil Ho 김길호)Tears of the Dragon (용의 눈물) (KBS, 1996년~1998년, Actor: Kim Sung Ok김성옥)Shin Don (신돈) (MBC, 2005년~2006년, Actor: Choi Sang Hoon 최상훈)Sep 20, 2021 · Its last three kings put to death by General Yi Seong-gye 이성계, who will later become known as Taejo (조선 태조, Great Progenitor). Yi Seong-gye had gained respect by pushing Mongol force remnants off the Korean Peninsula and successfully repelled some Japanese pirates attacks.
In July, Yi Seong-gye oversaw the delegation of an envoy to the Ming, led by the well-respected scholar Yi Saek and including his own son, Yi Bang-won, who served as secretary.
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General Yi Seonggye had gained power and respect during the late 1370s and early 1380s by pushing Mongol remnants off the peninsula and also by repelling well-organized Japanese pirates in a series of successful engagements.
