Tobang
Today, Tobang is a topic that has gained relevance in different areas of society. From politics and economics to culture and technology, Tobang has become a point of interest that generates debate and reflection. Over time, the impact of Tobang has increased, directly or indirectly affecting a wide spectrum of the population. In this article, we will explore the different facets of Tobang and analyze its influence on contemporary reality, as well as the possible implications it has for the future.
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| Tobang | |
| Hangul | 도방 |
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| Hanja | 都房 |
| Revised Romanization | Dobang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Tobang |
Dobang (Korean: 도방; Hanja: 都房), also written as Tobang, was a Goryeo Dynasty private military unit that originated as the personal body guard for Kyong Tae-sung. After the military revolt of the generals in 1170 during the reign of King Uijong of Goryeo, a series of generals culminating in the Ch'oe military dictators, held the real power in Goryeo. In their first year, General Yi Ko was murdered by General Yi Ui-bang who subsequently died at the hands of Chŏng Kyun (정균).
Chŏng's father, Chŏng Chung-bu next held sway for several years until he was overthrown by Kyong Tae-sung.
Kyong Tae-sung was the next to last general to seize power before the Choe family gained and consolidated military control for a longer period of time. Noting the great personal risk that had plagued the previous generals, Kyong Tae-sung organized a personal bodyguard of 100 troops, known as the Dobang, which attended him at all times. The Dobang disbanded upon Kyong Tae-sung's death but was reconstituted by Ch'oe Ch'ung-hŏn shortly after he came to power. Ch'oe expanded the Dobang and divided it into six units (Yuk-beon 육번) which became known as the Yuk-beon Dobang (육번도방) This enabled a regular rotation of the guards. When Ch'oe U came to power, his private army became known as the Inner Dobang (Nae Dobang, 내도방) and the Outer Tobang (Woe Dobang, 외도방).
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