Tobang (), was a Goryeo Dynasty private military unit that originated as the personal body guard for Kyà Âng Taesà Âng. After the military revolt of the generals in 1170 during the reign of King Uijong of Goryeo, a series of generals culminating in the Ch'oe military dictators, held the real power in Goryeo. In their first year, General Yi Ko was murdered by General Yi à ¬i-bang who subsequently died at the hands of Chà Âng Kyun (ì Âê· ).
Chà Âng's father, Chà Âng Chung-bu next held sway for several years until he was overthrown by Kyà Âng Taesà Âng.
Kyà Âng Taesà Âng was the next to last general to seize power before the Choe family gained and consolidated military control for a longer period of time. Noting the great personal risk that had plagued the previous generals, Kyà Âng Taesà Âng organized a personal bodyguard of 100 troops, known as the Tobang, which attended him at all times. The Tobang disbanded upon Kyà Âng Taesà Âng's death but was reconstituted by Ch'oe Ch'unghà Ân shortly after he came to power. Ch'oe expanded the Tobang and divided it into six units (Yuk-bà Ân ì¡ë²Â) which became known as the Yuk-bà Ân Tobang (ì¡ë²ÂëÂÂë°©) This enabled a regular rotation of the guards. When Ch'oe U came to power, his private army became known as the Inner Dobang (Nae Tobang, ë´ëÂÂë°©) and the Outer Tobang (Woe Tobang, ì¸ëÂÂë°©).