Joseon · Historical figure
Im Kkeokjeong
An outlaw leader active around Hwanghae under King Myeongjong.
Key events
Under Myeongjong, he led an armed group based around Guwolsan in Hwanghae and attacked surrounding districts. A government campaign ended with his capture and death in 1562.
Legacy
He led an outlaw group in Hwanghae under Myeongjong. Historical conditions should be separated from later righteous-outlaw images and modern fictional additions.