Episode 2 of 4

Continuation by Successor

When: 1864
Where: Korea
Part of: Execution of Choe Je-u, founder of the Donghak Movement

The Donghak movement continued under Choe Sihyeong after Choe Je-u's death.

Following the execution, the movement was continued by Choe Sihyeong, known as Haewol. His works were later collected in two volumes, published in 1880 and 1881, ensuring the survival of his teachings despite the founder's death.

Sources

Ch'oe Cheu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23

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