Bu Wiyeom

For the historical drama Bu Wiyeom is portrayed in, see Jumong (TV series).
Bu Wiyeom
Hangul 부위염
Hanja 扶尉厭
Revised Romanization Bu Wiyeom
McCune–Reischauer Bu Wiyŏm

Bu Wiyeom[1] was a General of Goguryeo during King Dongmyeong's reign. Little is known about him, except that King Dongmyeong sent him to conquer the Northern Okjeo in 28 BC.[2] It is unknown whether he was successful or not, but regardless of this, during the 5th century, Okjeo was completely conquered by Gwanggaeto the Great of Goguryeo. It is also known that during the period Bu Wiyeom attacked Okjeo, Yuhwa died.

References

  1. ↑ 十九年 夏四月 王子類利自扶餘與其母逃歸 王喜之 立爲太子, 《Samguk Sagi》 concerning Goguryeo, volume 13.
  2. ↑ 秋九月 王升遐 時年四十歲 葬龍山 號東明聖王, 《Samguksagi》 Goguryeo, volume 13.
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