Ugeo of Gojoseon

AncientEmperorWiman Joseon-150 — -108

Last king of Wiman Joseon, killed by Han China.

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Quick Facts

Born

150 BCE

Died

108 BCE

Country

Wiman Joseon

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)21

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)34

Leadership (15%)39

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score35.7

Ugeo of Gojoseon — Complete Timeline

109 BC

War with Han ChinaWar

Emperor Wu of Han launched a large-scale invasion of Wiman Joseon. Ugeo resisted but was ultimately defeated after a prolonged siege of the capital Wanggeom-seong. The war ended with the destruction of the kingdom.

InvasionWarHan Dynasty

Impact: regionaltragic

108 BC

Fall of Wanggeom-seongWar◆ Major

After Ugeo's death, the capital Wanggeom-seong fell to Han forces. The city was sacked, and the kingdom was annexed, ending Korean independence in the region for centuries.

SiegeAnnexationHan Dynasty

Impact: regionaltragic

Assassination of UgeoPolitical Action◆ Major

During the Han siege, Ugeo was assassinated by his own officials who sought to surrender. His death marked the end of Wiman Joseon, and the Han established four commanderies in its territory.

AssassinationFall of KingdomHan Conquest

Impact: nationaltragic