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The Red-Robed General: The Story of Gwak Jae-woo, Korea's First Righteous Army Leader

Hello! This is JIRO! 😊 A general dressed in red, whose fearless tactics struck fear into the invading army. Follow the story of Gwak Jae-woo, the Red-Robed General who led Korea's first Righteous Army, and discover the history of Uiryeong. The story of the Red-Robed General, which was even adapted into a film! Why was he called the Red-Robed General? He always wore red robes and called himself the Red-Robed General (Hongui Janggun, 紅衣將軍). He charged through enemy lines with incredible speed, striking and retreating as if he were flying. Although the enemy unleashed volleys of bullets and arrows, they could never hit him. The 25th Year of King Seonjo... Before the war, General Gwak Jae-woo lived a peaceful life as a scholar in the mountains. But when the Imjin War broke out, he stood up, saying, "We cannot leave the defense of our country to the government alone." He hung a drum from a zelkova tree at the entrance of the village and beat it to gather the people. Thus, he ...