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Yeonguijeong
''Yeonguijeong'' () was a title created in 1400, during the Joseon Kingdom and the Korean Empire times (1392–1910) and given to the Chief State Councillor as the highest government position of "Uijeongbu" (State Council). Existing for over 500 years, the function was handed over in 1895 during the Gabo Reform to the newly formed position of Prime Minister of Korea. Only one official at a time was appointed to the position and though was generally called ''Yeongsang'', was also referred to as ''Sangsang'', ''Sugyu'' or ''Wonbo''. Although the title of Yeonguijeong was legally defined as the highest post in charge of all state affairs, its practical functions changed drastically depending on the particular King and whether that King's power was strong or weak. The establishment The Korean Joseon inherited the state structure of its predecessor, the Goryeo (918–1392), but soon began to reorganize the government. In 1400, the second year after King Jeongjong ascended to the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseon
Joseon (; ; Middle Korean: 됴ᇢ〯션〮 Dyǒw syéon or 됴ᇢ〯션〯 Dyǒw syěon), officially the Great Joseon (; ), was the last dynastic kingdom of Korea, lasting just over 500 years. It was founded by Yi Seong-gye in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom was founded following the aftermath of the overthrow of Goryeo in what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul. The kingdom's northernmost borders were expanded to the natural boundaries at the rivers of Amrok and Tuman through the subjugation of the Jurchens. During its 500-year duration, Joseon encouraged the entrenchment of Confucian ideals and doctrines in Korean society. Neo-Confucianism was installed as the new state's ideology. Buddhism was accordingly discouraged, and occasionally the practitioners faced persecutions. Joseon consolidated its effective rule over the territory of current Korea and saw the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwang Hui
Hwang Hui (8 March 1363 – 28 February 1452) was a politician of the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties, who came from the Jangsu Hwang clan and once served as prime minister of the Joseon dynasty from 1431 to 1449. Biography Hwang Hui was an official of the Goryeo dynasty. He became an official in the Joseon dynasty in 1394. Hwang Hui was once banished from Seoul because he advocated Yangnyeong, the eldest prince of King Taejong, despite his bad behavior in 1418. After King Sejong the Great's enthronement, Hwang Hui got reappointed and held many ministerial posts. Hwang Hui was appointed as a prime minister in 1431 and served until 1449. He retired from the government after 18 years. Achievement He distributed grain seeds for improving farming, and ordered each province to plant a lot of mulberry trees to enrich human life. In addition, the publication of 'economic land' was divided into '續 典' and '集', which allowed the contents to be duplicated, omitted or separated from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taejong Of Joseon
Taejong of Joseon (13 June 1367 – 8 June 1422), personal name Yi Bang-won (Korean: 이방원; Hanja: 李芳遠), was the third ruler of the Joseon dynasty of Korea and the father of King Sejong the Great. Before ascending to the throne, he was known as Prince Jeongan (Korean: 정안군; Hanja: 靖安君). Biography Founding of Joseon Born in 1367 as the fifth son of King Taejo and Queen Sinui, he was qualified as an official of the Goryeo dynasty in 1382. During his early days, he helped his father in earning the support of the citizens and of many influential figures in the government. Yi Bang-won helped his father in the founding of the new dynasty by assassinating powerful officials such as Jeong Mong-ju, who remained loyal to Goryeo. He was called Prince Jeongan during the reign of King Taejo and was taught by Confucian scholars including Won Cheon-seok. 한국역대인물 종합정보 시스템 "태종 (太宗)" 두산 백과사전br>"태종 太宗"/ref> 네이버 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ha Ryun
Ha Ryun (January 22, 1348 – November 24, 1416), also spelled as Ha Yun, was a Joseon politician and Neo-Confucian scholar, educator, and writer. He served as Chief State Councillor during the reign of King Taejong from 1408 to 1409, from 1409 to 1412 and again from 1414–1415. He was from the Jinju Ha clan (진주 하씨, 晋州 河氏).The clan was also known as the Jinyang Ha clan (진양 하씨, 晋陽 河氏) Family * Father - Ha Yun-rin (하윤린, 河允潾) (? - 1394) ** Grandfather - Ha Sa-won (하시원, 河侍源) (? - 1360) ** Grandmother - Lady Jeong of the Jinju Jeong clan (증 정경부인 진주 정씨, 贈 貞敬夫人 晉州 鄭氏); daughter of Jeong Gyun (정균, 鄭均) * Mother - Princess Consort Jinhanguk of the Jinju Kang clan (증 진한국대부인 진주 강씨, 贈 辰韓國大夫人 晋州 姜氏) (? - 1380) ** Grandfather - Kang Seung-yu (강승유, 姜承裕) * Wife and children ** Princess Consort Jinhanguk of the Seongju Yi clan (진한국대 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Prince Uian
Yi Hwa (1348–1408) or formally called as Grand Prince Uian (), was a warrior and scholar during the Later Goryeo dynasty, also the royal family member in the Early Joseon dynasty. He was the only son Yi Jachun and Gim Goeumga, also the half younger brother of Yi Seonggye. Life He served as an assistant commander to his half older brother, Yi Seong-Gye (이성계), then after he founded the Joseon Dynasty in 1392, Yi Hwa was honoured as Count Uian (의안백, 義安伯) and after helped his half nephew, Yi Bang-Won (이방원) in defeated in the 1st rebellion, Uian become Jeongsagongsin (정사공신). Later in 1400 during the 2nd rebellion, Yi went out again under the command from Bang-Won. Uian, along with Yi Suk-Beon (이숙번; formally called ''Prince Anseong'', 안성군) and Yi Baek-Gang (이백강; formally called ''Prince Cheongpyeong'', 청평군) were got the target and succeeded in defeated Yi Bang-Gan (이방간; formally called ''Grand Prince Hoean'', 회안대군 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwangbo In
Hwangbo In (1387–10 November 1453) was a Joseon Dynasty politician who was Chief State Councillor from 1450 to 1453 during the era of King Munjong and King Danjong. As the King Danjong was 12 years old when the latter succeeded as King, Hwangbo In and his ally, Left State Councillor or Vice Prime Minister, General Kim Jongseo extended their powers during the court and so, Grand Prince Suyang produced a coup d'état and killed Hwangbo In, Kim Jongseo and their allies. Family * Father - Hwangbo Rim (황보림, 皇甫琳) (1333 - 1394) ** Grandfather - Hwangbo Ahn (황보안, 皇甫安) * Mother - Lady Ahn of the Tamjin Ahn clan (탐진 안씨, 耽津 安氏) ** Grandfather - Ahn Woo (안우, 安祐) (? - 1362) * Sibling(s) ** Older brother - Hwangbo Jeon (황보전, 皇甫琠) * Wive and children ** Lady Yi of the Yangseong Yi clan (양성 이씨, 陽城 李氏) *** Son - Hwangbo Seok (황보석) *** Son - Hwangbo Eun (황보은) *** Son - Hwangbo Heum (황보흠) *** Dau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeongjong Of Joseon
Jeongjong of Joseon (26 July 1357 – 24 October 1419), born Yi Bang-gwa (), whose changed name is Yi Gyeong (), was the second ruler of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was the second son of King Taejo, the founder and first monarch of the dynasty. Before rising to power, he was known as Prince Yeongan (Korean: 영안군; Hanja: 永安君). Biography Born in 1357 as the second son of Yi Seong-gye and his first wife Lady Han, he was a prudent, generous, brave, and able military officer. During the latter days of the declining Goryeo dynasty, Jeongjong followed his father to various battlefronts and fought at his side. When his father became king in 1392, he became prince. King Taejo had two wives—the first one, who gave birth to six sons including Jeongjong, died before Taejo was crowned. The second wife was Lady Gang, with whom he had two sons. The king favored his youngest son, whose mother was Lady Gang. Chief State Councillor Jeong Do-jeon also backed him as the succ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sim On
Shim On (1375 – 18 January 1419) was a Korean politician. He was the Chief State Councillor of the Korean Joseon from September 1418 to December 1418 and the father of Queen Soheon and father-in-law to King Sejong. He is known for his treason charges, which eventually led to his death and further strengthening of the royal power. Family *Father: Shim Deok-bu (심덕부), Count Cheongseong (청성백) *Mother: Lady Mun of Incheon Mun clan (인천 문씨), daughter of Mun Pildae ( 문필대) *Wife: **Internal Princess Consort Samhanguk of the Sunheung Ahn clan (? – 1444) (삼한국대부인 순흥 안씨), daughter of Ahn Cheon-Bo (안천보) **Son: Sim Jun (심준) (? - 1448) ***Daughter-in-law - Lady Min of the Yeoheung Min clan (여흥 민씨); Queen Wongyeong's grandniece ***Grandson: Sim Mi (심미) ***Grandson: Sim Chi (심치) **Son: Sim Hoe (심회, 沈澮) (1418 - 1493) **Son: Sim Gyeol (심결, 沈決) (1419 - 1470) **Daughter: Queen Soheon of Cheongseong Sim cla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeong Dojeon
Jeong Dojeon (Korean: 정도전, Hanja: 鄭道傳, 1342 – October 6, 1398), also known by his pen name Sambong (Korean: 삼봉), was a prominent Korean scholar-official during the late Goryeo to the early Joseon periods. He served as the first Chief State Councillor of Joseon, from 1392 until 1398 when he was killed by Yi Bang-won, the fifth son of Yi Seong-gye, the founder of the Joseon dynasty. Jeong Dojeon was an adviser to Yi Seong-gye and also the principal architect of the Joseon dynasty's policies, laying down the kingdom's ideological, institutional, and legal frameworks which would govern it for five centuries. , spouse = Princess Gyeongsuk , children = Jeong JinJeong YeongJeong Yu , parents = Jeong Woon-gyeong (Father)Lady Woo of Yeongju Woo clan (Mother) , termstart = 26 August 1398 , termend = 26 September 1382 Family * Great-Grandfather ** Jeong Yeong-chan (정영찬, 鄭英粲) * Grandfather ** Jeon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taejo Of Joseon
Taejo of Joseon (4 November 1335 – 27 June 1408), born Yi Seong-gye (), was the founder and first ruler of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. After ascending to the throne, he changed his name to Yi Dan (), and reigned from 1392 to 1398. He was the main figure in the overthrowing of the Goryeo dynasty. Taejo abdicated in 1398 during a strife between his sons and died in 1408. When Taejo became king, he emphasized continuity over change. No new institutions and no massive purges occurred during his reign. The dynasty that he established was mostly dominated by the same ruling families and officials that had served the previous regime. He re-established amicable relations with Japan and improved relations with Ming China. Biography Early life Taejo's father was Yi Ja-chun, an official of Korean ethnicity serving the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty. Taejo's mother, Lady Choe, was of Chinese origin from a prominent family originally from Deungju ( Anbyeon County) in present-day North Ko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State Council Of Joseon
The State Council of Joseon or Uijeongbu was the highest organ of government under the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. It was led by three officials known as the High State Councillors. The Councilors were entrusted to deliberate over key problems of state, advising the king, and conveying royal decisions to the Six Ministries. The Council was formed under the reign of Jeongjong, just before Taejong seized power in 1400. It replaced an earlier institution called the "Privy Council," which had been dominated by Jeong Dojeon and other key figures behind the dynasty's founding. The State Council gradually declined in importance over the 500 years of Joseon's rule. Finally, the Council was replaced by the cabinet in 1907, forced by Japanese intervention Today, there's a city which was named after this organ (Uijeongbu) in Gyeonggi-do. Structure The State Council comprised: * the Chief State Councilor (영의정 領議政), rank 1a * the Left and Right State Councilors (좌ㆍ우의정 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prime Minister Of Imperial Korea
The prime minister of the Cabinet (, ''Naegak Chongri Daeshin'') of Korea during the Joseon, Joseon dynasty was the non-executive head of government of the Korean Empire. The prime minister was Royal investiture, appointed by the emperor of Korea had to enjoy the Confidence and supply, confidence of the parliament to remain in office. He was the head of the Cabinet of Korea, Cabinet and led the various administrative branches and supervision and appointment rights in the name of the monarch of the other Ministries of Korea, ministers of state. The literal translation of the Korean name for the office is ''Prime Minister of the Cabinet of the Korean Empire''. History Prior to the adoption of the modern constitution, Korea had in practice no written constitution. Originally, a Chinese-inspired legal system was enacted. It described a government based on an elaborate and rational meritocratic bureaucracy, serving, in theory, under the ultimate authority of the monarch. Under this ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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