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Great People of
1. Dae Jo-Young
? 719,
reign: 698 719
Naseon
HAMGYEONGBUK-DO
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Cheongjin
374 413
Hyesan
YANGGANG-DO
()
ng
ga
ok
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Am
Ganggye
JAGANG-DO
()
HAMGYEONGNAM-DO
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4. Seo Hui
3. Lee Je-Ma
942 998
1838 1900
Sinuiju
PYEONGANBUK-DO
()
Hamheung
PYEONGANNAM-DO
()
5. Dangun
Pyeongseong
Wonsan
Pyeongyang
GANGWON-DO
Nampo
6. Jeong Seon
()
7. Kim Jeong-Ho
Sariwon
HWANGHAENAM-DO
1676 1759
? 1866
East Sea
HWANGHAEBUK-DO
()
()
GANGWON-DO
()
Haeju
Gaeseong
GYEONGGI-DO
Chuncheon
()
9. Heo Jun
1539-1615
Incheon
1397 1450
13. Isabu
Seoul
Ulleungdo
14. Im Yunjidang
1721 1793
Suwon
Dokdo
1745 - ?
CHUNGCHEONGBUK-DO
16. Yi Hwang
()
1501 1570
CHUNGCHEONGNAM-DO
Cheongju
()
Daejeon
GYEONGSANGBUK-DO
()
1325 1395
1378 1458
Jeonju
JEOLLABUK-DO
1855 1895
()
Daegu
1329 1398
Gwangju
GYEONGSANGNAM-DO
JEOLLANAM-DO ()
()
Ulsan
Changwon
Busan
1762 1836
23. Yi Sun-Sin
1545 1598
? 846
Jeju
JEJU-DO
()
Legend
Capital of do
Metropolitan City or Directly Governed City
National Capital
Capital of do & Metropolitan City
Ieodo
1739 1812
20. Wonhyo
617 686
Dangun was the founder of the first Korean kingdom of Gojoseon in 2333 BC. Koreas first history book about its ancient kingdoms, Samguk Yusa, contains a story about his
founding of the nation and his basic principle of Hongik
Ingan. The principle means to promote the benefit of humanity, and it forms the basis of the strong Korean national
identity that has functioned to unite Koreans on occasions
of national crisis.
Jeong Seon was a painter who developed a unique Korean style of landscape painting during the late Joseon dynasty. He portrayed Joseons scenery with his own
creative touches, breaking off from the strong influence of
China. His major painting Geumgang Jeondo provided
great inspiration for other painters in their drawings of Mt.
Geumgangsan.
cise, even compared to contemporary maps. He also compiled geographic books that showed changes in administration, transportation and historical geography, and
contributed to a better understanding of maps.
Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon were famous sibling writers during the Joseon dynasty. Heo Gyun authored the first
Korean language novel, The Tale of Hong Gildong. His
sister Nanseolheon wrote many poems that were highly
commended by writers in Korea, China and Japan. Her accomplishments as a poet are particularly noteworthy, considering the social status of women during her time.
13. Isabu
Yi Hwang was an eminent scholar, also known by his penname Toegye, who laid the foundation for the development
of Neo-Confucianism in Joseon dynasty. He committed his
entire life to developing knowledge and educating students. Consequently, he was highly respected as a sage.
His philosophy had a significant influence on scholars both
inside and outside of Korea, including China and Japan.
Since the establishment of the International Toegyehak Society in 1976, his work has been widely researched in many
countries across the world.
Park Yeon is regarded as one of the three greatest musicians in Koreas 5000 years of history, along with Goguryeo
kingdoms Wang Sanak and Silla kingdoms Ureuk. Under
the order of King Sejong the Great, he organized court
music, tuned musical instruments, and compiled music for
royal events. To commemorate his legacy, a music festival
is held every year in his hometown Yeongdong-gun.
Choi Mu-Seon was an inventor best known for the production of Koreas first gunpowder and cannons. During the
Goryeo dynasty, he had already recognized the importance
of gunpowder weapons, and suggested the establishment
of a state institution committed to producing them. His inventions played a crucial role in defeating Japanese raiders.
His gunpowder production techniques were passed on to
his son, and later contributed to the strengthening of the
Joseon dynastys defenses.
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