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Synopsis
The Most Important People in Korean History presents a comprehensive list of the most influential figures who shaped, affected, and inspired the country over the past 4,000 years, in an easy-to-understand chronological order, along with helpful images and references. Whether you are are student studying Korean history or an expat in need to understand the people and culture of Korea, this book will be an essential guide that will get you fully educated.
Dangun Wanggeom - The Founding Father of Gojoseon, The First Ever Korean Kingdom
Jumong - The Holy King of the East
King Gwanggaeto The Great - The Greatest Conqueror in Korean History
Daejoyoung - The Founder of The Balhae Kingdom
Queen Seondeok - The First Queen of Korean History
Kim Yu-shin General Who Led The Unification of Kingdoms
Eulji Mundeok - Hero of The Great Battle of Salsu
Yeon Gaesomun - Gogyreo's Super Hero Who Saved The Kingdom
Wonhyo The Great Master Monk
Jang Bo-go The Emperor of The Sea
Gang Gam-chan - The Great General and Hero of Goreyo
Kim Busik - Great Scholar Who Led The Compilation of The Samguk Sagi
Yi Seong-gye - The First King of The Joseon Dynasty
Jeong Mong-ju - The Symbol of Unwavering Loyalty
Jeong Do-Jeon - First Prime Minister of Joseon Dynasty
Jang Young-sil The Genius Engineer
King Sejong The Great - Korea's Most Beloved King
Yeonsangun - The Dethroned Tyrant King of The Joseon Dynasty
Yi Hwang - The Pillar of Joseon's Neo-Confucianism
Sin Saimdang Korea's Own Renaissance Woman
Yi I Joseon's Most Prominent Scholar and Philosopher
Yi Sun-sin The Admiral Who Saved The Nation
Heo Nanseolheon - A Short-Lived Literary Genius
Kim Hong-do The Master of Korean Painting
Jeong Yak-yong The Joseon Dynasty's Social Reformer
Heungseon Daewongun - Regent Who Vigorously Enforced Closed-Door Policy
Saint Andrew Kim Taegon - Korea's First Catholic Priest and a Martyr
Empress Myeongseong - The Queen Who Fought to Save The Korean Empire
Emperor Gojong - The First Emperor of The Korean Empire
Yi Wanyong - Traitor Who Put Korea Under Japanese Rule
Soh Jaipil founder of the first Korean newspaper in Hangul
Kim Koo Leader of The Korean Independence Movement
An Chang-ho - Undying Beacon for The Korean Independence Movemen
An Jung-geun The Patriot, Assassin, Hero
Shin Chae-ho Founder of Korean Ethnic Nationalist Historiography
Yu Gwan-sun The Martyr of The Korean Independence Movement
Sohn Kee-chung Korea's First Olympic Gold Medalist
Lee Jung-seob - Master of Korean Modern Painting
Kim Il-Sung The First President of North Korea
Rhee Syngman The First President of South Korea