Monte Cristo Hakushaku
The Count of Monte Cristo

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Taking up a false identity, the protagonist deploys a plot to take revenge. Difference is that Dokgo is more direct action while Monte Cristo is more behind the scenes. 

Manga adaptations of literary classics from the 1800's. The Count of Monte Cristo is faithful to the time period of the original, where as Crime & Punishment is a modern re-imagining. The core theme of both is punishment for prior actions, with Monte Cristo being driven by an intricate revenge plot and Crime being driven by a search for redemption after a plan backfires.  

An all-consuming need for vengeance after the leads lose their homeland, lover, and everything else due to the betrayal of friend(s); taking place many years later. Good deeds are mixed with seeking revenge. The Count of Monte Cristo is THE ultimate revenge saga, and the manga adaptation is surprisingly excellent given the short length compared to the novel.