Yi Jun-yong

Yi Junyong (Korean: 이준용; 23 July 1870 – 22 March 1917), known as Prince Yeongseon (영선군) was a politician, literati, and member of the Korean Joseon dynasty's royal family, politicians, and later became a collaborator of Imperial Japan.

He was the grandson of the Heungseon Daewongun, and nephew and political rival of Emperor Gojong and Empress Myeongseong.

Yi was born as a son of Prince Imperial Heung, older brother of Gojong of Korea in 1870.

The same year, Imperial Resident of Seoul Yuan Shikai attempted to abdicate Gojong and make Yi the king.

[4] On 27 November 1907, Yi was appointed as Major General of Imperial Korean Army.

Yi Junyong (before. 1917's)