(1821–1898), Korean statesman. Yi Ha-ung, also known as the Taewon'gun, served as the de facto regent of the Yi (Choson) dynasty (1392– 1910) from the time his twelve-year-old son, Kojong, assumed the throne in 1864 until 1873 when...

The Daewon-gun, or formally Heungseon Heonui Daewon-wang also known to the western diplomats as Prince Kung, (1820–1898) was the title of Yi Ha-eung, who was the regent of Joseon during much of the later 19th century. Daewon-gun literally translates...