Wi Janghang () was a prince of Ugeo(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 Janghang who already surrendered to kill those ministers and subdued Wiman Joseon.

After surrender, he was appointed to the Marquis of Ji (Hanja:幾侯) by Han dynasty, but in 2 years he was executed for rebellion.

Wi Jang of Gojoseon

Family

Wi Man (Hanja:衛満), great-grandfather

Ugeo (Hanja:右渠), father and last king of Wiman Joseon

Gallery

See also

Han conquest of Gojoseon

References

Early Korean history

Korean people of Chinese descent

Wiman Joseon people

Year of birth unknown

Executed Korean people

2nd-century BC Korean people

Wi Jang of Gojoseon