Yemaek
Yemaek, also known as the Yemaek people, were an ancient tribal confederation that inhabited the region of present-day Manchuria and the Korean Peninsula from around the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE. They are often considered one of the Proto-Koreanic peoples who contributed to the formation of the Korean nation. The Yemaek were divided into several sub-tribes, with Yemaek proper and Goguryeo being prominent among them. Historical records, primarily from Chinese sources like the Book of Han, describe them as distinct groups with their own customs and political structures.
The Yemaek were primarily agriculturalists, cultivating grains and raising livestock. They were also known for their