Characteristics of Koguryo dynasty's Talent Appointment System

First, it was a system of talent appointment system based on the militarism spirit cultivation. The martial arts, bravery and wisdom, such as riding, archery, managements of swords and spears, were all related to military affairs. Thanks to the talent appointment system, the man who had a skilled martial art could be promoted to the post of leading the ranks on a priority basis.

Second, it is limitedly applied to the common people. In general, the system of promoting talents in the feudal state was established by the feudal ruling class to monopolize state power and strengthen domination and exploitation of the working people.

Therefore, the objects of the appointment of talents were strictly confined to those of the feudal landlord class.

But the system of promoting talents was also applied even to the common people in the country, though it was limited. General Ondal who took the first place in hunting events or those who displayed their courage during the expedition of the Koguryo army were all of ordinary origin.