Yi Chingok (, 1399 – November 20, 1453) was a general of the Korean Joseon dynasty, known for his rebellion in 1453.충강공 이징옥 장군
Biography He served as the Provincial Army Commander or byeongma dojeoljesa () of Hamgil Province from 1450 until 1453. As a former subordinate of Kim Chongsŏ who was killed by his political rival Grand Prince Suyang (the future King Sejo), Yi was recalled by Grand Prince Suyang-controlled royal court who tried to replace him with Pak Ho-mun () in 1453. However, Yi killed his new replacement and rose up in rebellion. He attempted to gather Jurchen support for his rebellion by declaring himself the emperor of the Geum dynasty (), a revival of the Jurchen Jin. He wanted to establish the new dynasty's capital at Wuguocheng (; ), but was killed in by his subordinates, Chŏng Chong () and Yi Haeng-gŏm () before he could cross the Tumen River.
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Lee Jing-ok Lee Jing-ok 민족사를 빛낸 난세의 영웅 충강공 이징옥(李澄玉) 장군 충남 공주에 박제상 사당, 이징옥 위패 있다 양산신문 2005.09.07