Gyeomsabok
Gyeomsabok (兼司僕) was a royal guard of the Joseon dynasty centered on elite cavalry. It was first established in 1409 (the 9th year of Taejong's reign) and was reorganized in 1464 (the 10th year of Sejo's reign). It was mainly responsible for protecting the king's person, guarding the royal palace, a
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Gyeomsabok (兼司僕) was a royal guard of the Joseon dynasty centered on elite cavalry. It was first established in 1409 (the 9th year of Taejong's reign) and was reorganized in 1464 (the 10th year of Sejo's reign). It was mainly responsible for protecting the king's person, guarding the royal palace, and training personal soldiers. It was merged into the Geumguncheong during the reign of Hyojong. The Gyeomsabokjang (兼司僕將) was a senior 2nd-rank post with three positions, which were held concurrently by officials from other offices. Some opinions today compare it to the police security division within the Presidential Security Service.
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