Stories
The figures who shaped Korean history and their stories.
Gojoseon & Bronze Age· 2
Three Kingdoms· 36
- Bak Hyeokgeose朴赫居世King · Founding Progenitor
- Dongmyeong (Jumong)東明聖王BC 58~BC 19 · King · Founding Progenitor
- King Onjo溫祚王King · Founding Progenitor
- Eulpaso乙巴素?~203 · Prime Minister
- King Geunchogo近肖古王?~375 · King
- King Sosurim小獸林王King
- Gwanggaeto the Great廣開土大王374~412 · King
- King Chimnyu枕流王?~385 · King
- King Jangsu長壽王394~491 · King
- King Gaero蓋鹵王?~475 · King
- King Muryeong武寧王462~523 · King
- Yi Sabu異斯夫General
- King Jijeung智證王437~514 · King
- Ichadon異次頓506~527 · Martyr
- King Beopheung法興王King
- Kim Mu-ryeok金武力?~? · General
- King Seong聖王?~554 · King
- King Jinheung眞興王534~576 · King
- Geochilbu居柒夫?~? · Scholar · Prime Minister
- Wongwang圓光?~630 · Buddhist Monk
- Ondal溫達?~590 · General
- Eulji Mundeok乙支文德General
- King Jinpyeong眞平王?~632 · King
- Jajang慈藏590~658 · Buddhist Monk
- Kim Yusin金庾信595~673 · General
- King Uija義慈王?~660 · King
- King Mu of Baekje (Seodong)武王?~641 · King
- Yeon Gaesomun淵蓋蘇文?~666 · Prime Minister · General
- King Muyeol (Kim Chunchu)太宗武烈王603~661 · King · Diplomacy
- Queen Seondeok善德女王?~647 · King
- Wonhyo元曉617~686 · Buddhist Monk · Scholar
- Gyebaek階伯?~660 · General
- Princess Seonhwa善花公主Gongju · Queen Consort
- Gwanchang官昌645~660 · Hwarang · General
- Yang Man-chun楊萬春?~? · General
- Queen Jindeok眞德女王?~654 · King
Gaya Confederacy· 6
Unified Silla & Balhae· 17
- Uisang義湘625~702 · Buddhist Monk
- King Munmu文武王626~681 · King
- Seol Chong薛聰Scholar
- King Sinmun神文王?~692 · King
- Dae Joyeong (King Go)大祚榮?~719 · King · Founding Progenitor
- Kim Daeseong金大城Prime Minister
- Hyecho慧超704~787 · Buddhist Monk
- King Mu of Balhae (Dae Muye)武王?~737 · King
- Dae Munye大門藝?~? · Royalty · General
- King Mun of Balhae (Dae Heummu)文王?~793 · King
- King Gyeongdeok景德王?~765 · King
- Princess Jeonghyo貞孝公主757~792 · Gongju
- Jang Bogo張保皐?~846 · General · Sea King
- King Seon of Balhae (Dae Insu)宣王?~830 · King
- Doseon道詵827~898 · Buddhist Monk
- Choe Chiwon崔致遠857~? · Scholar · Writer
- Dae Inseon大諲譔?~? · King
Later Three Kingdoms· 2
Goryeo· 41
- Taejo Wang Geon太祖 王建877~943 · King · Founding Progenitor
- Gyunyeo均如923~973 · Buddhist Monk · Scholar
- King Gwangjong光宗925~975 · King
- Choe Seungno崔承老927~989 · Prime Minister · Scholar
- Seo Hui徐熙942~998 · Diplomat
- Gang Gamchan姜邯贊948~1031 · General
- King Seongjong of Goryeo成宗960~997 · King
- Cheonchu Dowager Queen千秋太后964~1029 · Queen · Regent
- King Hyeonjong of Goryeo顯宗992~1031 · King
- Yun Gwan尹瓘?~1111 · General
- Uicheon義天1055~1101 · Buddhist Monk
- Yi Jagyeom李資謙?~1126 · Queen Mother's Kin
- Kim Busik金富軾1075~1151 · Scholar · Prime Minister
- Jeong Jungbu鄭仲夫1106~1179 · Military Official
- Myocheong妙淸?~1135 · Buddhist Monk
- Yi Uimin李義旼?~1196 · Military Official
- Choe Chungheon崔忠獻1149~1219 · Military Official
- Gyeong Daeseung慶大升1154~1183 · Military Official
- Jinul知訥1158~1210 · Buddhist Monk
- Choe Wu (Choe Yi)崔瑀?~1249 · Military Official
- Yi Gyubo李奎報1168~1241 · Writer
- Yi Uibang李義方?~1174 · Military Official
- Mangi and Mangsoi亡伊·亡所伊?~1177 · Uprising Leader
- Manjeok萬積?~1198 · Slave
- Iryeon一然1206~1289 · Buddhist Monk · Scholar
- Kim Yunhu金允侯Buddhist Monk · General
- An Hyang安珦1243~1306 · Scholar
- Kim Jun金俊?~1268 · Military Official
- Bae Jungson裴仲孫?~1271 · General
- Im Yumu林惟茂?~1270 · Military Official
- Yi Jehyeon (Ikjae)李齊賢1287~1367 · Scholar · Prime Minister
- Empress Gi奇皇后1315~? · Empress
- Choe Yeong崔瑩1316~1388 · General
- Naong懶翁1320~1376 · Buddhist Monk
- Sindon辛旽?~1371 · Buddhist Monk · Prime Minister
- Choe Museon崔茂宣1325~1395 · Scientist · General
- Yi Saek (Mogeun)李穡1328~1396 · Scholar · Prime Minister
- Mun Ikjeom文益漸1329~1398 · Scholar
- King Gongmin恭愍王1330~1374 · King
- Jeong Mongju鄭夢周1337~1392 · Scholar · Loyal Subject
- Princess Noguk魯國大長公主?~1365 · Queen Consort
Joseon· 117
- Muhak Daesa無學1327~1405 · Buddhist Monk
- Taejo Yi Seonggye太祖 李成桂1335~1408 · King · Founding Progenitor
- Jeong Dojeon鄭道傳1342~1398 · Prime Minister · Scholar
- King Jeongjong of Joseon定宗1357~1419 · King
- Maeng Saseong孟思誠1360~1438 · Prime Minister
- Hwang Hui黃喜1363~1452 · Prime Minister
- Taejong (Yi Bangwon)太宗1367~1422 · King
- Yi Cheon李蕆1376~1451 · Scientist · General
- Kim Jongseo金宗瑞1383~1453 · Prime Minister · General
- Jang Yeong-sil蔣英實Scientist
- Sejong the Great世宗1397~1450 · King
- Yu Eungbu兪應孚?~1456 · Military Official
- Yi Sun-ji李純之1406~1465 · Scientist
- Ha Wiji河緯地1412~1456 · Scholar
- King Munjong of Joseon文宗1414~1452 · King
- Han Myeonghoe韓明澮1415~1487 · Prime Minister
- King Sejo (Prince Suyang)世祖1417~1468 · King
- Sin Sukju申叔舟1417~1475 · Scholar · Prime Minister
- Bak Paengnyeon朴彭年1417~1456 · Scholar
- Yi Gae李塏1417~1456 · Scholar
- Seong Sammun成三問1418~1456 · Scholar
- Yu Seongwon柳誠源?~1456 · Scholar
- Prince Geumseong錦城大君1426~1457 · Royal Relative
- Kim Siseup金時習1435~1493 · Scholar · Writer
- Queen Insu (Sohye Queen)仁粹大妃1437~1504 · Queen Consort
- King Danjong端宗1441~1457 · King
- King Yejong of Joseon睿宗1450~1469 · King
- Nam Hyoon南孝溫1454~1492 · Scholar · Writer
- King Seongjong of Joseon成宗1457~1494 · King
- Yeonsangun燕山君1476~1506 · King
- Jo Gwangjo趙光祖1482~1519 · Scholar
- King Jungjong of Joseon中宗1488~1544 · King
- Yi Hwang (Toegye)李滉1501~1570 · Scholar
- Queen Munjeong文定王后1501~1565 · Queen Consort · Regent
- Yun Wonhyeong尹元衡?~1565 · Queen Mother's Kin
- Shin Saimdang申師任堂1504~1551 · Artist
- Hwang Jini黃眞伊Artist · Gisaeng
- King Injong of Joseon仁宗1515~1545 · King
- Seosan Daesa (Hyujeong)西山大師 休靜1520~1604 · Buddhist Monk · Righteous Army Commander
- King Myeongjong of Joseon明宗1534~1567 · King
- Yi Yi (Yulgok)李珥1536~1584 · Scholar
- Jeong Cheol (Songgang)鄭澈1536~1593 · Writer · Prime Minister
- Gwon Yul權慄1537~1599 · General
- Heo Jun許浚1539~1615 · Physician-Official · Scholar
- Won Gyun元均1540~1597 · General
- Ryu Seongryong柳成龍1542~1607 · Prime Minister · Scholar
- Samyeong Daesa四溟大師1544~1610 · Buddhist Monk · Righteous Army Commander
- Jo Heon趙憲1544~1592 · Righteous Army Commander · Scholar
- Yi Sunsin李舜臣1545~1598 · General
- Song Sanghyeon宋象賢1551~1592 · Civil Official
- King Seonjo宣祖1552~1608 · King
- Gwak Jae-u郭再祐1552~1617 · Righteous Army Commander
- Kim Simin金時敏1554~1592 · General
- Im Kkeokjeong林巨正?~1562 · Bandit
- Heo Nanseolheon許蘭雪軒1563~1589 · Poet
- Yi Su-gwang李睟光1563~1628 · Scholar
- Kim Sangheon金尙憲1570~1652 · Scholar-Official
- Maechang (Yi Maechang)梅窓1573~1610 · Artist · Gisaeng
- Nongae論介?~1593 · Patriotic Gisaeng
- Gwanghaegun光海君1575~1641 · King
- Kim Yuk金堉1580~1658 · Prime Minister · Silhak Scholar
- Choe Myeonggil崔鳴吉1586~1647 · Prime Minister
- Yun Seondo (Gosan)尹善道1587~1671 · Writer
- Im Gyeongeop林慶業1594~1646 · General
- King Injo仁祖1595~1649 · King
- Princess Jeongmyeong貞明公主1603~1685 · Gongju
- Song Siyeol宋時烈1607~1689 · Scholar · Prime Minister
- King Hyojong孝宗1619~1659 · King
- Yu Hyeong-won柳馨遠1622~1673 · Scholar · Silhak Scholar
- Kim Manjung金萬重1637~1692 · Writer
- King Hyeonjong of Joseon顯宗1641~1674 · King
- Jang Huibin (Jang Okjeong)張禧嬪?~1701 · Royal Concubine
- King Sukjong肅宗1661~1720 · King
- Queen Inhyeon仁顯王后1667~1701 · Queen Consort
- Jeong Seon (Gyeomjae)鄭敾1676~1759 · Painter
- Byeon Seung-eop卞承業1623~1709 · Interpreter-Official · Merchant
- Yi Ik (Seongho)李瀷1681~1763 · Scholar · Silhak Scholar
- King Gyeongjong景宗1688~1724 · King
- Bak Munsu朴文秀1691~1756 · Scholar-Official
- An Yongbok安龍福Fisherman
- King Yeongjo英祖1694~1776 · King
- Hong Daeyong洪大容1731~1783 · Scholar · Silhak Scholar
- Crown Prince Sado思悼世子1735~1762 · Crown Prince
- Lady Hyegyeonggung Hong惠慶宮 洪氏1735~1815 · Queen Consort
- Bak Jiwon (Yeonam)朴趾源1737~1805 · Scholar · Writer
- Kim Mandeok金萬德1739~1812 · Merchant
- Kim Hongdo (Danwon)金弘道1745~1806? · Painter
- Bak Jega朴齊家1750~1805 · Scholar
- King Jeongjo正祖1752~1800 · King
- Zhou Wenmo周文謨1752~1801 · Catholic Priest · Martyr
- Yi Byeok李檗1754~1785 · Catholicism · Scholar
- Yi Seunghun李承薰1756~1801 · Catholicism · Martyr
- Sin Yunbok (Hyewon)申潤福1758~? · Painter
- Jeong Yakjeon丁若銓1758~1816 · Scholar
- Cheon Su-gyeong千壽慶?~1818 · Poet
- Yun Jichung尹持忠1759~1791 · Catholicism · Martyr
- Yi Binghoegak憑虛閣 李氏1759~1824 · Scholar
- Jeong Yakjong丁若鍾1760~1801 · Catholicism · Martyr
- Jeong Yak-yong (Dasan)丁若鏞1762~1836 · Scholar · Silhak Scholar
- Seo Yu-gu徐有榘1764~1845 · Scholar · Silhak Scholar
- Hong Gyeongnae洪景來1771~1812 · Uprising Leader
- Hwang Sayeong黃嗣永1775~1801 · Catholicism
- Im Sang-ok林尙沃1779~1855 · Merchant
- Kim Jeonghui (Chusa)金正喜1786~1856 · Scholar · Calligrapher
- Jo Hui-ryong趙熙龍1789~1866 · Painter · Writer
- King Sunjo純祖1790~1834 · King
- Jeong Hasang丁夏祥1795~1839 · Catholicism · Martyr
- Choe Han-gi崔漢綺1803~1877 · Scholar · Silhak Scholar
- Kim Jeongho金正浩?~1866? · Geographer
- Kim Daegeon金大建1821~1846 · Catholic Priest
- Choe Yangeop崔良業1821~1861 · Catholic Priest
- Choe Jeu崔濟愚1824~1864 · Religious Leader
- King Heonjong憲宗1827~1849 · King
- King Cheoljong哲宗1831~1863 · King
- Oh Gyeong-seok吳慶錫1831~1879 · Interpreter-Official
- Yi Je-ma李濟馬1837~1900 · Medical Scholar
- Gyeongheo鏡虛1849~1912 · Buddhist Monk
Modern· 33
- Bak Gyusu朴珪壽1807~1877 · Scholar-Official
- Heungseon Daewongun興宣大院君1820~1898 · Regent
- Choe Sihyeong崔時亨1827~1898 · Religious Leader
- Yu Dae-chi劉大致1831~? · Physician-Official · Philosopher
- Choe Ikhyeon崔益鉉1833~1907 · Righteous Army Commander · Scholar
- Ito Hirobumi伊藤博文1841~1909 · Foreign Power
- Kim Hongjip金弘集1842~1896 · Prime Minister · Enlightenment Faction
- Yu Inseok柳麟錫1842~1915 · Righteous Army Commander · Scholar
- Kim Okgyun金玉均1851~1894 · Enlightenment Faction
- Empress Myeongseong (Queen Min)明成皇后1851~1895 · Queen Consort · Empress
- Gi Samyeon奇參衍1851~1908 · Righteous Army Commander
- Emperor Gojong高宗1852~1919 · King · Emperor
- Jeon Bongjun (Nokdu Janggun)全琫準1855~1895 · Revolutionary
- Ji Seokyeong池錫永1855~1935 · Medical Scholar · Korean Linguist
- Hwang Hyeon黃玹1855~1910 · Scholar · Writer
- Heo Wi許蔿1854~1908 · Righteous Army Commander
- Yu Gilchun兪吉濬1856~1914 · Scholar · Enlightenment Faction
- Yi Wanyong李完用1858~1926 · Official
- Song Byeongjun宋秉畯1858~1925 · Official
- Yi Gangnyeon李康秊1858~1908 · Righteous Army Commander
- Yun Huisun尹熙順1860~1935 · Righteous Army
- Bak Yeonghyo朴泳孝1861~1939 · Enlightenment Faction
- Min Jongsik閔宗植1861~1917 · Righteous Army Commander
- Homer HulbertHomer Hulbert1863~1949 · Missionary · Independence Merit
- Na Cheol羅喆1863~1916 · Religious Leader
- Seo Jaepil (Philip Jaisohn)徐載弼1864~1951 · Independence Activist
- Yi Inyeong李麟榮1868~1909 · Righteous Army Commander
- Yi Sangseol李相卨1870~1917 · Independence Activist
- Emperor Sunjong純宗1874~1926 · Emperor
- Ju Sigyeong周時經1876~1914 · Korean Linguist
- Sin Dolseok申乭石1878~1908 · Righteous Army Commander
- Ahn Junggeun安重根1879~1910 · Independence Activist
- An Gyuhong安圭洪1879~1911 · Righteous Army Commander
Japanese Colonial Period· 44
- Im Byeongchan林炳瓚1851~1916 · Righteous Army Commander
- Terauchi Masatake寺内正毅1852~1919 · Foreign Power
- Gang Wugyu姜宇奎1855~1920 · Independence Activist
- Bak Eunsik朴殷植1859~1925 · Historian · Independence Activist
- Son Byeonghui孫秉熙1861~1922 · Independence Activist · Religious Leader
- Yi Hoeyeong李會榮1867~1932 · Independence Activist
- Hong Beomdo洪範圖1868~1943 · Independence Activist · General
- Yi Dongnyeong李東寧1869~1940 · Independence Activist
- Nam Jahyeon南慈賢1872~1933 · Independence Activist
- Kim Gu金九1876~1949 · Independence Activist
- Ahn Changho (Dosan)安昌浩1878~1938 · Independence Activist
- Han Yong-un (Manhae)韓龍雲1879~1944 · Buddhist Monk · Poet
- Sin Chaeho申采浩1880~1936 · Historian · Independence Activist
- Yeo Unhyeong呂運亨1886~1947 · Independence Activist · Politician
- Jo Soang趙素昻1887~1958 · Independence Activist · Philosopher
- Ji Cheongcheon池靑天1888~1957 · Independence Activist · General
- Kim Jwajin金佐鎭1889~1930 · Independence Activist · General
- Frank W. SchofieldFrank Schofield1889~1970 · Missionary · Independence Merit
- Choe Namseon崔南善1890~1957 · Writer · Historian
- Yi Gwangsu李光洙1892~1950 · Writer
- Kim Maria金瑪利亞1892~1944 · Independence Activist
- Na Seokju羅錫疇1892~1926 · Independence Activist
- Yu Il-han柳一韓1895~1971 · Entrepreneur · Independence Activist
- Na Hyeseok羅蕙錫1896~1948 · Painter · Author
- Kim Wonbong金元鳳1898~1958 · Independence Activist
- No Deoksul盧德述1899~1968 · Police
- Bang Jeonghwan (Sopa)方定煥1899~1931 · Children's Rights Activist
- Yi Bongchang李奉昌1900~1932 · Independence Activist
- Jeong Jeonghwa鄭靖和1900~1991 · Independence Activist
- Yi Sanghwa李相和1901~1943 · Poet
- Gwon Giok權基玉1901~1988 · Independence Activist · Aviator
- Yu Gwan-sun柳寬順1902~1920 · Independence Activist
- Na Ungyu羅雲奎1902~1937 · Filmmaker
- Kim So-wol金素月1902~1934 · Poet
- Yi Yuksa李陸史1904~1944 · Poet · Independence Activist
- Jeon Hyeongpil (Gansong)全鎣弼1906~1962 · Cultural Heritage Collector
- Ahn Eak-tai安益泰1906~1965 · Musician
- Yun Bonggil尹奉吉1908~1932 · Independence Activist
- Choe Yongsin崔容信1909~1935 · Educator · Activist
- Bak Chajeong朴次貞1910~1944 · Independence Activist
- Yi Sang李箱1910~1937 · Poet · Novelist
- Choe Seung-hui崔承喜1911~1969 · Dancer
- Son Gijeong孫基禎1912~2002 · Athlete
- Yun Dongju尹東柱1917~1945 · Poet
Contemporary· 9
- Syngman Rhee李承晩1875~1965 · President
- Park Su-geun朴壽根1914~1965 · Painter
- Yi Jung-seop李仲燮1916~1956 · Painter
- Park Chung-hee朴正熙1917~1979 · President
- Yun I-sang尹伊桑1917~1995 · Musician
- Seo Yun-bok徐潤福1923~2017 · Athlete
- Kim Dae-jung金大中1924~2009 · President
- Chun Doo-hwan全斗煥1931~2021 · President
- Jeon Taeil全泰壹1948~1970 · Labor Activist
Three Kingdoms· 10
- JumongDrama · 2006 · MBC
- King GeunchogoDrama · 2010 · KBS
- LegendDrama · 2007 · MBC
- Gwanggaeto the Great KingDrama · 2011 · KBS
- Queen SeondeokDrama · 2009 · MBC
- Dream of the EmperorDrama · 2012 · KBS
- Seo Dong YoDrama · 2005 · SBS
- Yeon GaesomunDrama · 2006 · SBS
- GyebaekDrama · 2011 · MBC
- Queen WooDrama · 2024 · TVING
Gaya Confederacy· 1
Unified Silla & Balhae· 2
Later Three Kingdoms· 1
Goryeo· 5
Joseon· 39
- Tears of the DragonDrama · 1996 · KBS
- Taejong Yi Bang-wonDrama · 2021 · KBS
- The Princess' ManDrama · 2011 · KBS
- Jang Yeong-silDrama · 2016 · KBS
- The Great King SejongDrama · 2008 · KBS
- Deep Rooted TreeDrama · 2011 · SBS
- Queen InsooDrama · 2011 · JTBC
- The Face ReaderFilm · 2013
- The King's WardenFilm · 2026 · 쇼박스
- The King and the ClownFilm · 2005
- The TreacherousFilm · 2015
- Ladies of the PalaceDrama · 2001 · SBS
- Jewel in the PalaceDrama · 2003 · MBC
- Saimdang, Light's DiaryDrama · 2017 · SBS
- Hwang JiniDrama · 2006 · KBS
- Hwang JiniFilm · 2007
- JingbirokDrama · 2015 · KBS
- Heo JunDrama · 1999 · MBC
- Guam Heo JunDrama · 2013 · MBC
- Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sinDrama · 2004 · KBS
- The Admiral: Roaring CurrentsFilm · 2014
- Hansan: Rising DragonFilm · 2022
- Noryang: Deadly SeaFilm · 2023
- UprisingFilm · 2024 · Netflix
- MasqueradeFilm · 2012
- HwajungDrama · 2015 · MBC
- War of the ArrowsFilm · 2011
- The FortressFilm · 2017
- My DearestDrama · 2023 · MBC
- Jang Ok-jung, Living by LoveDrama · 2013 · SBS
- Dong YiDrama · 2010 · MBC
- Lee San, Wind of the PalaceDrama · 2007 · MBC
- The ThroneFilm · 2015
- Portrait of a BeautyFilm · 2008
- Painter of the WindDrama · 2008 · SBS
- The Fatal EncounterFilm · 2014
- The Red SleeveDrama · 2021 · MBC
- Gosanja, the Great MapFilm · 2016
- The Queen Who CrownsDrama · 2025 · tvN
Modern· 8
Japanese Colonial Period· 7
Contemporary· 4