Yi Seong-gye: Founder of the Joseon Dynasty and an Important Leader in Korean History Visit Encyclopedia of Korean CultureIntroduction: The Life and Achievements of Yi Seong-gyeYi Seong-gye (李成桂, October 9, 1335 – June 24, 1408) is the founder of the Joseon Dynasty and one of the most significant political leaders in Korean history. He emerged during a time of turmoil at the end of Goryeo and th..
