Wi Jang | |
Hangul | 위장항 |
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Hanja | 衛長降 |
Revised Romanization | Wi Jang |
McCune–Reischauer | Wi Jang |
Wi Jang is a prince of Ugeo, who is the last king of Wiman Joseon. At that time, Emperor Wu of Han sent warrior to surrender Wiman Joseon and his father Ugeo was killed by an assassin. Even after king’s death, some ministers resisted against Han dynasty. Han dynasty made Wi Jang who already surrendered to kill those ministers and subdued Wiman Joseon.
After surrender, he was appointed to the Marquis of Ji (幾侯) by Han dynasty, but in 2 years he was executed for rebellion.
Korea in 108 BC. Wiman Joseon before destroyed by Han dynasty.
Han Dynasty destroys Wiman Joseon, and establishing the Four Commanderies of Han.