Military of Joseon

civilian volunteer armies in Korean history

thumb|220px|Korean royal guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace during a re-enactment Naegeumwi () was a military unit during the Joseon Dynasty period of Korean history between 1392 and 1910, responsible for protecting the king and the royal family. The number of royal guards varied between 60 and 200, at times may have reached 300.

thumb|Three of the large chongtong in Jinju Fortress. The closest is a "Cheonja", the second is a "Jija", and the third is a "Hyeonja".

military unit