Yi Chibang

General Yi Chibang (Korean: 이지방; Hanja: 李之芳, 15 October 1466 – 11 December 1537) was a soldier and military officer of the Korean Joseon dynasty. He was appointed governor of Chongsung, in what is now Hoeryong, Uiju County, North Korea. During King Yeonsangun's reign and the early part of King Jungjong of Joseon's reign, Yi Chibang served as a guard along the border of the northern part of Korea. He served as Sugun Jeoldosa of Gyeongsang-jwado and Byeongma Jeoldosa of Pyongan Province. "Jeoldosa" was a term for military commanders. He was also a dispatch diplomat for China's Ming dynasty. In 1490 and 1492, Chibang participated in expulsion operations and battles against the Jurchen people in Hamgyongbuk-do and Pyeonganbuk-do. His position was senior adjutant of commander of Bukjeong. In 1493, he was appointed commander of Seojeong alongside Yi Won-jong (이원종;李元宗), Chang Chung (장정;張珽), and Yi Yun-jong (이윤종;李允宗). Afterward, he was appointed county governor of Cheongsung (종성;鐘城) and Hoeryong (회령;會寧).