Wi Janghang (Korean: 위장항; Hanja: 衛長降) was a prince of Ugeo (the last king of Wiman Joseon). At that time, Emperor Wu of Han sent warrior[clarification needed] to surrender Wiman Joseon and his father, Ugeo, was killed by an assassin. Even after the king's death, some ministers resisted against the Han dynasty. The Han dynasty made Wi Janghang who already surrendered to kill those ministers and subdued Wiman Joseon.[clarification needed]
After the surrender, he was appointed to the Marquis of Ji (Hanja:幾侯) by the Han dynasty, but in two years he was executed for rebellion.
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Korea in 108 BC. Wiman Joseon before being destroyed by Han dynasty
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References
- Takeda, Yukio (武田幸男 / Yukio Takeda), 世界の歴史6 [World History 6], Chuokoron-Shinsha (in Japanese)
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