Choe Hang

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Choe Hang (?-1257) (Hangul : 최항, Hanja: 崔沆) was the third dictator of the Choe Military regime, which dominated Goryeo for six decades before and during the Mongol invasions. Choe Hang continued on his predecessor Choe U's anti-Mongol policy, and refused to surrender to the invaders.

[edit] Background

Choe Hang was born the son of Choe U, the second dictator of the Choe Military regime. His grandfather, Choe Chungheon, was the founder of the military regime, and the second head of the Ubong Choe clan.

[edit] See also

• Goryeo
• Choe Chungheon
• Head of government of Korea

Preceded by Choe U

Military Leader of Goryeo 1170–1179

Succeeded by Choe Ui