Kang ChiyŏnKang Chiyŏn was a Goryeo civil official. He hailed from the Sinchon Kang clan.BiographyWhen Mongol invasion of Korea happened and Goryeo military regime relocated capital to Ganghwado, Kang Chiyŏn was a senior vassal. After relocation of capital, he also held important posts of politics.Family lineAccording to Korean history book like Goryeosa and Pyeonnyeon-Tong-Long, Kang Chiyŏn is 12 generation descent of Gang Chung and 14 generation descent of Gang Ho-gyeong who is the oldest ancestor of Taejo of Goryeo. Kang Yun-sŏng who passed the civil service examination in the time of King Chunghye is 6th generation descendant of Kang Chiyŏn.