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Cheok Junggyeong

Type Figure Region Korea/Goryeo Time c. 1060–1144 Also known as Elder brother of Cheok Jun-gyeong

Cheok Junggyeong (c. 1060–1144) was a Goryeo general of the Goksan Cheok clan who distinguished himself fighting the Jurchens under Yun Gwan, rose to…

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  1. 1100–1109Goryeo's northeastern frontier · Northeastern CircuitFrom the Sukjong reign he followed Yun Gwan in campaigns against the Jurchens, fighting bravely and breaking through encirclements at Seokseong, Yeongju and Gilju, rescuing Yun Gwan and Oh Yeon-chong from heavy siege and beheading thirty-six enemies. For his outstanding merit he rose within a few years from a low-ranking military officer to Hapmun Jihu and Vice Minister of Works.
  2. 1117–1122Goryeo's Northeastern Circuit, Gaeseong · GoryeoIn 1117 he served as Deputy Military Commissioner of the Northwestern Circuit and Acting Director of the Censorate; in 1119 he transferred to Military Commissioner of the Northeastern Circuit. In 1122, late in the Injong reign, he became Commandant of the Guards and entered the Menhasamun, reaching the core of central military administration and deliberating frontier defense with civil officials such as Kim Bu-saek.
  3. 1123–1127Gaeseong · GaegyeongAfter King Injong ascended the throne he was promoted to Minister of Personnel and Vice Chancellor, reaching the rank of Vice Director of the Chancellery and Chief State Councillor. In 1126 he conspired with Yi Ja-cheon to set fire to the palace, then promptly turned and arrested Yi Ja-cheon to claim credit, wielding immense power. In 1127 he was impeached by Left Censor Jeong Ji-sang for autocracy and arson, and exiled to Aedo Island.
  4. 1127–1144Gokju · GokjuExiled to Aedo Island in 1127, the following year he was transferred to his native Gokju. Thereafter he took no part in politics, dying at Gokju in 1144.

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