Bu Wiyeom [1] (Korean: 부위염; Hanja: 扶尉厭) was a General of Goguryeo during King Dongmyeong's reign. Little is known about general Bu Wiyeom, except that King Dongmyeong sent him to conquer the Northern Okjeo in 28 BC.[2]
| Bu Wiyeom | |
| Hangul | 부위염 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 扶尉厭 |
| Revised Romanization | Bu Wiyeom |
| McCune–Reischauer | Bu Wiyŏm |
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, Lady Yuhwa (Mother of King Dongmyeong.[3][4][5]) died.
Popular culture
edit- Portrayed by Yoon Yong-hyun in the 2006–2007 MBC TV series Jumong.
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ 秋九月 王升遐 時年四十歲 葬龍山 號東明聖王, 《Samguksagi》 Goguryeo, volume 13.
- ^ Doosan Encyclopedia 유화부인 柳花夫人. Doosan Encyclopedia.
- ^ Doosan Encyclopedia 하백 河伯. Doosan Encyclopedia.
- ^ Encyclopedia of Korean Culture 하백 河伯. Encyclopedia of Korean Culture.