Korean Dictionary
How to say “Yi Seonggye (Taejo)” in Korean
이성계
i seonggye
AdvancedKorean History
Usage & Context
Yi Seonggye was a military general who founded the Joseon Dynasty in 1392, taking the name Taejo. He ousted the Goryeo Dynasty and established a new kingdom based on Confucian principles. He moved the capital from Gaeseong to Hanyang (modern Seoul).
Example Sentence
이성계는 조선 왕조를 세운 인물이에요.
Yi Seonggye is the person who founded the Joseon Dynasty.
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