Jaeu, Gwak

(1552–1617) was a Korean military general and patriot from Uiryeong. In 1592, nine days into the Imjin war, he formed a militia to fight against the Japanese army. He was originally a commoner, but King Seonjo of Joseon granted him a government position. He was called the “Red Robe General” after his habit of wearing red costumes and riding a white horse in battle.