Yi Cha-gyŏm

Yi Chagyŏm was a politician, soldier, regent, and poet in twelfth-century Goryeo. Born into a noble family, Yi rose to power through strategic marriages and political maneuvering, becoming a pivotal figure in the royal court. His career was marked by ambitious political schemes and alliances, including marriages of his daughters to kings, which further consolidated his authority. Goryeosa, where notable traitors throughout Goryeo history are cataloged, dedicates a biography to Yi's service and corruption in the royal court.