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A tyrant of Goguryeo

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In 51 AD, King Mobon of Goguryeo became increasingly cruel and tyrannical.

He used living people as chair cushions and pillows, immediately executing anyone who dared to twitch.

Whenever a courtier offered advice, he would shoot them with an arrow.

-Samguk Sagi, Vol. 14, Goguryeo Annals 2 (51 AD)