Choe Yeong

General Choe Yeong led Goryeo forces to repel the Red Turban rebels who had invaded from China. He recaptured the capital Gaegyeong after it fell to the rebels, restoring order and defending the kingdom.

Choe Yeong led successful campaigns against Japanese wokou pirates who raided Goryeo's coasts. He strengthened coastal defenses and destroyed pirate bases, reducing the threat to coastal communities.

Choe Yeong opposed General Yi Seong-gye's decision to withdraw from the Yalu River campaign against Ming China. He was captured by Yi's forces during the coup at Wihwado Island and later exiled.

After being captured and exiled, Choe Yeong was executed on orders of Yi Seong-gye. His death removed the last major obstacle to Yi's rise to power and the eventual founding of the Joseon dynasty.