- Eum-u
Eum-u (음우, 陰友) (?-271) was the Prime Minister of
Goguryeo during the reigns of Kings Jungcheon and Seocheon.Background
Prime Minister Eum-u's last name is unknown, and therefore, his ancestry cannot be traced. It is known, however, that he was from the "Biryu-Bu" of Goguryeo, and fathered at least one son, Sang-nu, who would succeed Eum-u as Prime Minister of
Goguryeo .Life
Historical records provide few details on the life and background of Prime Minister Eum-u. Eum-u became Prime Minister of
Goguryeo in the year254 , succeedingMyeongnim Eosu . The only other fact that is revealed is, Eum-u died in the year 271, and was succeeded by his sonSang-nu .See-Also
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Three Kingdoms of Korea
*Goguryeo
*List of Korea-related topics Sources
* "Samguk Sagi, Goguryeo Bon-Gi"
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