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The research on the military positions, "Jiyu" and "Haengsu" in the Goryeo Dynasty

kim nak jin 1

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ABSTRACT

The terminologies 'Jiyu' and 'Haengsu' were the officer titles specially created for Geum-gun, the royal forces. They were positions rather than military ranks. The position Jiyu was also found in the special forces such as the guard to keep the main gate to the palace security. In addition, there were Jiyu in Byeolmuban and Yabeolcho. Byeolmuban was the special forces established in order to pacify the Yeojin tribes in the northern region. Yabeolcho was originally formed by Choi Woo, the leader of the military regime in the Goryeo Dynasty, to prevent theft cases. It also conducted many things such as the arrest of criminals, violence prevention, jail control, criminal interrogations and VIP protection and so on. None of them were part of the Goryeo's regular forces, I-gun and Yukwi. As most Jiyu and Haengsu belonged to Geum-gun, their main mission was providing security services to the king. Therefore, those who swore their loyalty to the king only were allowed to hold the positions, Jiyu and Haengsu. Most of them were recruited from the middle or low-ranking military officers such as Nangjang, Byeoljang and Sanwon.

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