Jeon Bong-jun

Jeon Bong-jun (1855–1895) was born in Taein, North Jeolla Province, Joseon. He was a prominent leader of the Donghak Peasant Revolution. Due to his short physical stature, he was called "Nokdu Janggun" (녹두장군, General mung bean).

Jeon Bong-jun
Jeon Bong-Jun
Korean name
Hangul
전봉준
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJeon Bong-jun
McCune–ReischauerChŏn Pongjun
Art name
Hangul
해몽
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHaemong
McCune–ReischauerHaemong
Courtesy name
Hangul
명숙
Hanja
Revised RomanizationMyeongsuk
McCune–ReischauerMyŏngsuk
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