Chang Jo-ri

Chang Jo-ri (Korean: 창조리; Hanja: 倉助利; ?-?) was the prime minister of Goguryeo during the reigns of Kings Bongsang and Micheon.

Background

Chang Jo-ri's origins or ancestry is not mentioned in historical records. It can be inferred that Prime Minister Chang Jo-ri came from a notable noble family because he served in high government positions such as Daesaja and Daejubu.

Biography

Reign of King Bongsang

Chang Jo-ri is first mentioned to have served as Daesaja of the South Province, and later as Daejubu. He rose to the position of Prime Minister in the year 294, succeeding Prime Minister Sang-nu. In 296, Emperor You of the Xianbei Former Yan Kingdom, invaded Goguryeo. With this invasion, Chang Jo-ri urged the King to assign Daehyeong general Go Noja to the position of Castlelord of Shin Fortress. The Former Yan forces were defeated due to this assignment. When King Bongsang became corrupt and violent, Chang Jo-ri resigned from the position of Prime Minister and planned a coup to overthrow the tyrant and place Go Eul-bul, the King's nephew, on the throne. Chang Jo-ri staged the coup in the year 300, and overthrew King Bongsang, who committed suicide upon being banished.

Reign of King Micheon

Chang Jo-ri was reinstated to the position of prime minister under King Micheon. Samguk Sagi describes the benign rule of King Micheon, and his advisor Prime Minister Chang Jo-ri. The year of his death is unknown.

Sources

Samguk Sagi, Goguryeo Bon-Gi

Preceded by Sang-nu	Prime Minister of Goguryeo 294 –?	Succeeded by Wang San-ak