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Yun Chiwan
Yun Jiwan (1635–1718) was a scholar-official of the Joseon Dynasty Korea in 17th and 18th centuries. He was also diplomat and ambassador, representing Joseon Dynasty, Joseon interests in the 7th Edo period diplomatic mission to the Tokugawa shogunate in Japan.Walraven, Boudewijn ''et al.'' (2007). ''Korea in the middle: Korean studies and area studies,'' p. 361. 1682 mission to Japan In 1682, King Sukjong of Joseon caused a mission to be sent to Japan; and Yun Jiwan was the chief emissary. This diplomatic mission functioned to the advantage of both the Japanese and the Koreans as a channel for developing a political foundation for trade. This delegation was explicitly identified by the Joseon court as a "Communication Envoy" (''tongsinsa''). The mission was understood to signify that relations were "normalized."Lewis, James Bryant. (2003) ''Frontier contact between Chosŏn Korea and Tokugawa Japan,'' pp. 21-24./ref> See also * Joseon diplomacy * Joseon missions to Japan * Jos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uuijeong
Uuijeong ( ko, 우의정), also the Right State Councilor, was the Third State Councillor of the Uijeongbu (State Council) during the Joseon Dynasty of Korea (1392 -1910). The Uuijeong was variously referred to as ''Usang'', ''Ujeongseung'', ''Ugyu'', ''Uhap'', or ''Udae''. Uuijeong was the lowest of the three prime ministers, ranked senior first (jeong-il-pum, Hangul: 정1품, Hanja: 正一品), roughly equal to the Second Deputy Prime Minister in modern day. The position was created in 1400 by Taejong, replacing the former position ''Munha Usijung'' (문하우시중, 門下右侍中) during Goryeo period. Its name was changed to ''Uuijeongbusa'' (우의정부사, 右議政府事) in 1418, then to ''Uijeongbu Uuijeong'' (의정부우의정, 議政府右議政) in 1455. During Joseon dynasty, Uuijeong was also granted posthumously as an honorable position to fathers-in-law of Grand Internal Prince (대원군, 大院君), Grand Prince (대군, 大君), or Crown Prince's son (세 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |