Joseon · Historical figure
Gwak Jaeu
1552–1617
A righteous-army leader active in Gyeongsang during the Imjin War.
Key events
A righteous-army leader active in Gyeongsang during the Imjin War. He mobilized local networks for militia resistance.
Legacy
He mobilized local networks for militia resistance. The familiar red-robed image accompanies a larger story of communities responding to state military crisis.