Institution

Gyojeong Dogam

1209–1270 · 13th century · Also known as Directorate General for Policy Formulation

The Gyojeong Dogam, or Directorate General for Policy Formulation, was the office through which the Choe military house ruled the Korean kingdom of Goryeo. Created by Choe Chung-heon in 1209, it controlled appointments, taxation and the surveillance of officials, while the regular government continued in name. It lost its power with the end of military rule in 1270.

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Gyojeong Dogam. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/gyojeong-dogam
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