Chiefdom Societies of Okjeo and Dongye
Okjeo on the eastern coast of Hamgyeong Province and Dongye on the eastern coast of Gangwon were governed by chieftains called eupgun and samno rather than kings. Okjeo practiced child betrothal, while Dongye prohibited marriage within the same clan.
Key developments
- 옥저 위치East Coast of Hamgyong Region
Okjeo was located on the east coast of the Hamgyong region, developing in a coastal environment.
- 동예 위치East Coast of Gangwon Region
Dongye was situated along the east coast of Gangwon, spread across narrow mountain terrain.
- 지배 구조Rule by Chieftains Without a King
Both Okjeo and Dongye were governed by local chieftains called Eupgun and Samno, without a king.
- 옥저 풍습Child Bride Custom (Minmyeoneurije)
Okjeo practiced the Minmyeoneurije custom, where a young girl was raised in the groom's home before becoming his wife.
- 동예 풍습Exogamy and Compensation Custom (Chaekhwa)
Dongye observed clan exogamy and required material compensation called Chaekhwa for violating neighboring tribal boundaries.