Jeong Un-gyeong (鄭雲慶, 1861–1939) was a militia leader from Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do, during the late Joseon Dynasty. He played a key role in leading armed resistance against Japanese forces as the commander of Yu In-seok’s Hojo Uibyeongjin (military unit) during the Open Port Period. His family origin is Yeongil (迎日), his courtesy name was Hwa-baek (和百), and his pen name was Songun (松雲).
In 1895, he rose up in arms with Yu In-seok in Jecheon, outraged by the assassination of Empress Myeongseong and the proclamation of the ordinance to cut off topknots. As the commander of Hojo Uibyeongjin, he played a crucial role in the resistance. When Japan’s military power grew stronger, he went to China to request reinforcements. After the signing of the Eulsa Treaty in 1905, he once again raised an army in Danyang to continue the anti-Japanese struggle. However, he was eventually captured by the Japanese forces and sentenced to 15 years of exile.
In recognition of his contributions, the South Korean government posthumously awarded him the Order of Merit for National Foundation (Independence Medal) in 1977.
