Seo Hui
徐熙Diplomat942~998
Seo Hui (942–998) was a civil official and diplomat of the Goryeo dynasty. When the Khitan launched their first invasion, he went to the enemy camp and, through negotiation, averted war while securing the Gangdong Six Districts as Goryeo territory. He is remembered as a figure who overcame a national crisis and expanded the kingdom's borders through diplomacy rather than force.
Key achievements
- During Khitan's 1st invasion, negotiated diplomatically and acquired the 6 districts of Gangdong
Related works
- Goryeo-Khitan War(2023)
Related places
Seo Hui History Hall in Icheon