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The Military Rise of Yi Sŏng-gye

Type Event Region Korean Peninsula Time 1370–1379

In the 1370s, the Goryeo general Yi Sŏng-gye repeatedly distinguished himself in wars defending against pressure on the Ming Liaodong border and woko…

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  1. 1370Chŏllyŏng · LiaodongAfter the Ming dynasty was founded, it demanded that Goryeo acknowledge its vassalage and demarcate the Liaodong border. In 1370, Yi Sŏng-gye led troops to engage Ming forces around Chŏllyŏng; although he could not reverse the border situation, he demonstrated military talent and began to gain the court's reliance.
  2. 1374–1379Hamgyŏng Province · GoryeoAround 1374, Yi Sŏng-gye was appointed Pacification Commissioner of the Northeast and other posts, garrisoning Hamgyŏng Province for a long period, repeatedly repelling coastal wokou. His military merit and the strength of his retinue grew in tandem, making him a central figure among Goryeo's military officials.

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