Han conquest of Gojoseon

The Han conquest of Gojoseon was a campaign launched by Emperor Wu of the Han dynasty against Wiman Joseon between 109 and 108 BCE. It resulted in the fall of Gojoseon and the establishment of the Four Commanderies of Han in the northern half of the Korean Peninsula.

Han conquest of Gojoseon

The expansion of Han dynasty in 2nd century BC
Date109–108 BCE
Location
Result Decisive Han victory
Territorial
changes
Belligerents
Wiman Joseon Han dynasty
Commanders and leaders
King Ugeo 
Gen. Seong Gi 
Min. No In 
Min. Han Eum 
Min. Sam 
Gen. Wang Gyeop 
Yang Pu
Xun Zhi
Strength
? 50,000+
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