U Hakyu
Goryeo general
About U Hakyu
U Hakyu was a Korean.
U Hagyu (? – June 13, 1179) was a Goryeo military official who served the Goryeo monarchy and later the Goryeo military regime.
Biography U Hagyu was the son of , who served as Vice Director of the Right . U Hagyu hailed from the .
During U's time as a military official, the Goryeo military officials became extremely discontent with the discrimination by the civilian officials. U's father told him, "The military officials have seen injustice for too long. Is it possible for them not to be indignant?" U would be visited by Yi Ŭibang and Yi Ko, a pair of discontented military officials who were planning a military rebellion against the government of Goryeo. The two sought to make Grand General U the head of the coup. While U also had the same grievances against the civilian officials, U declined to participate, citing his father, who warned of potential consequences after killing the civilian officials. The two would instead choose Supreme General Chŏng Chungbu and successful executed the military rebellion in 1170. U would regret his choice to not support the rebellion. When Yi Ŭibang and Yi Ko intended to harm U Hagyu, the fearful U Hagyu would escape punishment by marrying Yi Ŭibang's older sister.
When Song Yuin, the military-appointed military commissioner of Sŏbungmyŏn , failed to deal with a series of revolts, U, who was then a Grand General in the Kŭmo-wi division, was sent to replace the beleaguered Song Yuin. On June 13, 1179, U Hagyu died. At the time of his death, U Hagyu held the position of associate commissioner of the Security Council .
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Who was U Hakyu?
Goryeo general
When did U Hakyu die?
U Hakyu died on 13 June 1179.
What nationality was U Hakyu?
U Hakyu was Korean.
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