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Yi Sanhae (; 20 July 1539 – 1609) was a Korean politician, scholar, writer and poet of the
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 re ...
period who came from the Hansan Yi clan. He served as the Chief State Councilor of Joseon from 1590 to 1592 and 1600. Yi was a member of the political faction the
Easterners The Easterners () were a political faction of the Joseon dynasty. This faction appeared during the reign of Seonjo of Joseon in sixteenth-century Korea. Originating from friends of Gim Hyowon, they soon encompassed most of the disciples of ...
and when this split into the Northerners and Southerners, Yi became leader of the Northerners faction.


Early life

Yi was born in
Hanseong Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) as stated iArticle 103 of ...
to a
yangban The ''yangban'' () were part of the traditional ruling class or gentry of dynastic Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. The ''yangban'' were mainly composed of highly educated civil servants and military officers—landed or unlanded aristocrats ...
family and his 5th great-grandfather was
Yi Saek Yi Saek (Korean language, Korean: 이색, Hanja: 李穡, 17 June 1328 – 17 June 1396), also known by his pen name Mogeun (Korean language, Korean: 목은), was a Korean people, Korean writer and poet. His family belonged to the Hansan Yi clan ...
, a scholar and writer that lived during late
Goryeo Goryeo (; ) was a Korean kingdom founded in 918, during a time of national division called the Later Three Kingdoms period, that unified and ruled the Korean Peninsula until 1392. Goryeo achieved what has been called a "true national unificati ...
. He studied under his uncle
Yi Ji-ham Yi or YI may refer to: Philosophic Principle * Yì (义; 義, righteousness, justice) among the 三綱五常 Ethnic groups * Dongyi, the Eastern Yi, or Tung-yi (Chinese: , ''Yí''), ancient peoples who lived east of the Zhongguo in ancient Ch ...
and was praised for his intelligence. At age 5 he is said to have written poems and by age 15 he had passed the Hyangsi Examination multiple times and was famous for his
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and painting skills. He also studied under
Jo Sik Jo Sik (July 10, 1501 – February 21, 1572) was a Korean philosopher, poet, and politician during the Joseon Dynasty. He was a Neo-Confucian scholar who had a major influence on the Easterners and the Northerners. Life Jo sik was born in Togol ...
and
Yi Hwang Yi Hwang (January 3, 1502– January 3, 1571) was the most important Korean philosopher, writer, and Confucian scholar of the Joseon Dynasty. He was a figure of the Neo-Confucian literati, established the Yeongnam School and set up the Dosan S ...
and would later go on to form the Eastern and Northern factions with his classmates. He passed the Mungwa in 1561 and was initially appointed to the Seungmuwon, the department in charge of Joseon's diplomatic relations.


Career

In 1562, he was recommended to the
Hongmungwan Hongmungwan ( ko, 홍문관. ), or the Office of Special Advisors, was one of the Three Offices of Joseon; it acted as the Joseon dynasty's administrative and research agency. History Hongmungwan was one of the Three offices of Joseon, togeth ...
. He would then go on to hold various ranks until becoming Jikjehak in 1567. In 1570, he became one of the six royal secretaries, part of the Sueunjungwon. He resigned from his post in 1574 after his father's death but returned 3 years later and was appointed to Daesagan. In 1578, he was put in charge of a corruption investigation involving Yun Doo Su and
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, leaders of the
Westerners The Western world, also known as the West, primarily refers to the various nations and states in the regions of Europe, North America, and Oceania.
faction. Yi, who was part of the
Easterners The Easterners () were a political faction of the Joseon dynasty. This faction appeared during the reign of Seonjo of Joseon in sixteenth-century Korea. Originating from friends of Gim Hyowon, they soon encompassed most of the disciples of ...
, viciously attacked the brothers and had them removed from their positions. Later that year when he was appointed Daejehak and Doseungji, the
Westerners The Western world, also known as the West, primarily refers to the various nations and states in the regions of Europe, North America, and Oceania.
, holding a grudge for his previous actions, opposed this. However, the king
Seonjo Seonjo of Joseon (26 November 1552 – 16 March 1608) was the fourteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea from 1567 to 1608. He was known for encouraging Confucianism and renovating state affairs at the beginning of his reign. However, politi ...
trusted in Yi's talents and ignored the complaints. In 1579, he was promoted to Minister of Law. In 1583, he went through the posts of Chief of the
Uigeumbu Uigeumbu (in Hangul:의금부, in Hanja: 義禁府) refers to the judiciary organ during Goryeo and Joseon dynasty in Korea. Another names are Geum-o or Wangbu (The ministry of the King). The structure was in charge of questioning the case of trea ...
, Minister of Personnel, Rites and Military Affairs in a single year. Attacks against Yi from the
Westerners The Western world, also known as the West, primarily refers to the various nations and states in the regions of Europe, North America, and Oceania.
intensified in 1585 and Kim Yu Yung and Yi San Bo reported this to
Seonjo Seonjo of Joseon (26 November 1552 – 16 March 1608) was the fourteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea from 1567 to 1608. He was known for encouraging Confucianism and renovating state affairs at the beginning of his reign. However, politi ...
. The king assured the two, saying his trust in Yi would not be shaken by false rumours. In 1585, Yi tried to resign from his post after the mass death of the horses meant to be sent as tribute but the King refused to accept his resignation. He attempted to resign again in 1586 after being attacked by the Westerner
Jo Heon Jo Heon (, 1544 – 1592) was a Joseon official and militia leader in Korea at the time of the Imjin war. He believed that Japan under Toyotomi Hideyoshi posed a threat to Korean security, but his warnings were not heeded. When war broke out in ...
, but
Seonjo Seonjo of Joseon (26 November 1552 – 16 March 1608) was the fourteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea from 1567 to 1608. He was known for encouraging Confucianism and renovating state affairs at the beginning of his reign. However, politi ...
once again persuaded him to stay. In 1588, Yi was appointed as the Right State Councilor (Uuijeong) despite resistance from the
Westerners The Western world, also known as the West, primarily refers to the various nations and states in the regions of Europe, North America, and Oceania.
and he was promoted to the Left State Councilor (Jwauijeong) a year later in 1589. Also in 1589, Jeong Yeo Rip, a former Westerner who had switched factions to the more dominant
Easterners The Easterners () were a political faction of the Joseon dynasty. This faction appeared during the reign of Seonjo of Joseon in sixteenth-century Korea. Originating from friends of Gim Hyowon, they soon encompassed most of the disciples of ...
, was accused of
treason Treason is the crime of attacking a state authority to which one owes allegiance. This typically includes acts such as participating in a war against one's native country, attempting to overthrow its government, spying on its military, its diplo ...
.
Seonjo Seonjo of Joseon (26 November 1552 – 16 March 1608) was the fourteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea from 1567 to 1608. He was known for encouraging Confucianism and renovating state affairs at the beginning of his reign. However, politi ...
made the Westerner Jeong Chol the Right State Councilor and put him in charge of the investigation. The
Westerners The Western world, also known as the West, primarily refers to the various nations and states in the regions of Europe, North America, and Oceania.
took this opportunity to launch a purge and killed many prominent
Easterners The Easterners () were a political faction of the Joseon dynasty. This faction appeared during the reign of Seonjo of Joseon in sixteenth-century Korea. Originating from friends of Gim Hyowon, they soon encompassed most of the disciples of ...
including, Jeon Yon Sin, Jeong Gae Chung, Yi Bal and more. There were attempts to implicate Yi in the rebellion as well but failed due to Seonjo's deep trust in him. When Jeong Am Su and 50 others requested that Yi San Hae and Ryu Seong Ryong be punished for connections to Jeong Yeo Rip,
Seonjo Seonjo of Joseon (26 November 1552 – 16 March 1608) was the fourteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea from 1567 to 1608. He was known for encouraging Confucianism and renovating state affairs at the beginning of his reign. However, politi ...
became angered and instead ordered for the punishment of those who had made the request. He then personally met Yi and Ryu and reassured them. In 1590, he promoted to the Chief State Councilor (Yeonguijeong), the highest position in court. When it became time to appoint an heir to the king, Yi decided to take the opportunity to regain dominance for the
Easterners The Easterners () were a political faction of the Joseon dynasty. This faction appeared during the reign of Seonjo of Joseon in sixteenth-century Korea. Originating from friends of Gim Hyowon, they soon encompassed most of the disciples of ...
and take revenge for the purge of 1589. The consensus in court was that Prince Gwanghae would be best suited to become the Seja (Crown Prince), but Yi knew that
Seonjo Seonjo of Joseon (26 November 1552 – 16 March 1608) was the fourteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea from 1567 to 1608. He was known for encouraging Confucianism and renovating state affairs at the beginning of his reign. However, politi ...
preferred Prince Sinseong. In 1591, when Jeong Chol, Ryu Seong Ryong, Yi Hae Su, Yi Seong Jung and others came to Yi discuss the matter of succession, he pretended to agree with the others and agreed to recommend Prince Gwanghae be made Seja to the King. Yi San Hae was very close with the Kim Gong Ryang, brother of Lady In, Prince Sinseongs mother and Concubine of Seonjo and informed him that Jeong Chol and the
Westerners The Western world, also known as the West, primarily refers to the various nations and states in the regions of Europe, North America, and Oceania.
were trying harm the Lady and Prince Sinseong. Kim then informed his sister who went to the King weeping with the news. Then Yi led all of the ministers to
Seonjo Seonjo of Joseon (26 November 1552 – 16 March 1608) was the fourteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea from 1567 to 1608. He was known for encouraging Confucianism and renovating state affairs at the beginning of his reign. However, politi ...
and asked him to name a successor. When the King asked the ministers who should become the Seja,
Jeong Cheol Jeong Cheol (Hangul: 정철, Hanja: 鄭澈; 18 December 1536 – 7 February 1594) was a Korean statesman and poet. He used the pen-names Gyeham (계함) and Songgang (송강), and studied under Kim Yunjae at Hwanbyeokdang. He was expelled by the ...
and the
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recommended Prince Gwanghae while the Easterners Yi San Hae and Ryu Seong Ryong remained silent. This greatly angered
Seonjo Seonjo of Joseon (26 November 1552 – 16 March 1608) was the fourteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea from 1567 to 1608. He was known for encouraging Confucianism and renovating state affairs at the beginning of his reign. However, politi ...
, who immediately dismissed Jeong Chol and the others who had agreed with him from their positions. A fracture emerged within the
Easterners The Easterners () were a political faction of the Joseon dynasty. This faction appeared during the reign of Seonjo of Joseon in sixteenth-century Korea. Originating from friends of Gim Hyowon, they soon encompassed most of the disciples of ...
faction on how to deal with
Jeong Cheol Jeong Cheol (Hangul: 정철, Hanja: 鄭澈; 18 December 1536 – 7 February 1594) was a Korean statesman and poet. He used the pen-names Gyeham (계함) and Songgang (송강), and studied under Kim Yunjae at Hwanbyeokdang. He was expelled by the ...
. The Northerners such as Jeon In Hong who were mostly students of
Jo Sik Jo Sik (July 10, 1501 – February 21, 1572) was a Korean philosopher, poet, and politician during the Joseon Dynasty. He was a Neo-Confucian scholar who had a major influence on the Easterners and the Northerners. Life Jo sik was born in Togol ...
who were the more aggressive wing of the
Easterners The Easterners () were a political faction of the Joseon dynasty. This faction appeared during the reign of Seonjo of Joseon in sixteenth-century Korea. Originating from friends of Gim Hyowon, they soon encompassed most of the disciples of ...
had suffered greatly in Jeong Yeo Rib's Purge pushed for Jeong's execution and stronger persecution against the Westerners. Meanwhile, the more conservative
Easterners The Easterners () were a political faction of the Joseon dynasty. This faction appeared during the reign of Seonjo of Joseon in sixteenth-century Korea. Originating from friends of Gim Hyowon, they soon encompassed most of the disciples of ...
led by Ryu Seong Ryong were mostly students of
Yi Hwang Yi Hwang (January 3, 1502– January 3, 1571) was the most important Korean philosopher, writer, and Confucian scholar of the Joseon Dynasty. He was a figure of the Neo-Confucian literati, established the Yeongnam School and set up the Dosan S ...
and suffered less during the purge so just wanted to settle for exile. Yi San Hae was part of the Northerners and fearing that one day Jeong Chol would seek revenge, argued strongly for his execution. The Northerners won the struggle and became the dominant faction just before the outbreak of the
Imjin War The Imjin River ( in South Korea) or Rimjin River ( in North Korea) is the 7th largest river in Korea. It flows from north to south, crossing the Demilitarized Zone and joining the Han River downstream of Seoul, near the Yellow Sea. The river i ...
in 1592. After the fall of the
Westerners The Western world, also known as the West, primarily refers to the various nations and states in the regions of Europe, North America, and Oceania.
, Yi had them all dismissed from court and replaced them by recalling the
Easterners The Easterners () were a political faction of the Joseon dynasty. This faction appeared during the reign of Seonjo of Joseon in sixteenth-century Korea. Originating from friends of Gim Hyowon, they soon encompassed most of the disciples of ...
who had been removed during the purge.


Imjin War

Yi San Hae was the Chief State Councilor when the Japanese invaded in 1592, beginning the Imjin War. After the defeats at
Sangju Sangju () is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, central South Korea. Although Sangju is rather rural, it is very old and was once a key city. Along with Gyeongju, it gives rise to half of the name of the Gyeongsang provinces. Sangju is nickna ...
and Tangeumdae,
Seonjo Seonjo of Joseon (26 November 1552 – 16 March 1608) was the fourteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea from 1567 to 1608. He was known for encouraging Confucianism and renovating state affairs at the beginning of his reign. However, politi ...
expressed his wish to abandon the capital of
Hanseong Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) as stated iArticle 103 of ...
. This was opposed by all the government ministers except for Yi, who argued that there was a precedent in history for similar events. Blamed for the initial military setbacks and the loss of the capital, Yi was exiled to Kangwon Province until 1595. He was released in 1595 and returned to court despite opposition from the
Westerners The Western world, also known as the West, primarily refers to the various nations and states in the regions of Europe, North America, and Oceania.
. During the war, to oppose Ryu Seong Ryong who supported
Yi Sun Shin Admiral Yi Sun-sin (April 28, 1545 – December 16, 1598) was a Korean admiral and military general famed for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Imjin war in the Joseon Dynasty. Over the course of his career, Admiral Yi fough ...
, Yi San Hae was more sympathetic towards
Won Gyun Won Gyun (; 12 February 1540 – 27 August 1597) was a Korean general and admiral during the Joseon Dynasty. He is best known for his campaigns against the Japanese during Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea. Won was a member of Wonju Won family, ...
. After his return he became Daejehak and acted as the leader of the Northerners although by this time they had divided into the greater Northerner and Smaller Northerners. Yi San Hae was part of the Greater Northerners but largely stayed out of inter factional squabbles. In 1596, he was put in charge of investigating a peasant rebellion led by Yi Mong Hak. After the death of
Toyotomi Hideyoshi , otherwise known as and , was a Japanese samurai and ''daimyō'' (feudal lord) of the late Sengoku period regarded as the second "Great Unifier" of Japan.Richard Holmes, The World Atlas of Warfare: Military Innovations that Changed the Cour ...
, the Japanese began withdrawing from Korea in 1598. Yi San Hae's son Yi Gyeong Jeon had also passed the Gwageo examination and had been recommended for the post of Ijo Jeongrang, however the previous Ijo Jeongrang Jung Gyung Sae who was a Southerner opposed the appointment based on Yi's personality. This greatly angered Yi San Hae and his followers and deepened his distrust in the Southerners.


Later life and death

In 1601, he received the noble title of Aseong Buwongun, and served in various roles until 1609. Late into Seonjo's reign, when the Northerners split over the succession, with the Greater Northerners supporting Prince Gwanghae for the throne and the Smaller Northerners supporting Prince Yeongchang, Yi supported Prince Gwanghae although he knew the king preferred Prince Yeongchang as he thought the latter was too young (3 years old). After Seonjo's death in 1608, Yi prevented a plot by the Smaller Northerners and ensured Prince Gwanghae succeeded to the throne. He retired in 1609 and died later that year.


Family

Though Yi's great-great-grandfather, Yi U (이우)'s cousin,
Yi Gae Yi Gae (; 1417–1456) was a scholar-official of the Joseon Dynasty who came from the yangban family Hansan Yi clan and one of the six martyred ministers. He was the great-grandson of Goryeo period philosopher Yi Saek and third cousin of Yi San- ...
(이개, 李塏) become Yi San-hae's third cousin. * Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandfather ** Yi Gok (이곡, 李穀) (25 August 1298 - 28 January 1351) * Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandmother ** Lady Kim of the Hamchang Kim clan (함창 김씨, 咸昌金氏) * Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandfather **
Yi Saek Yi Saek (Korean language, Korean: 이색, Hanja: 李穡, 17 June 1328 – 17 June 1396), also known by his pen name Mogeun (Korean language, Korean: 목은), was a Korean people, Korean writer and poet. His family belonged to the Hansan Yi clan ...
(이색, 李穡) (17 June 1328 – 17 June 1396) * Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandmother ** Lady Gwon of the Andong Gwon clan (안동 권씨, 安東 權氏) * Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandfather ** Yi Jung-seon (이종선, 李種善) * Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandmother ** Lady Gwon of the Andong Gwon clan (안동 권씨, 安東 權氏) * Great-Great-Great-Grandfather ** Yi Gye-jeon (이계전, 李季甸) (1404 - 16 September 1459) * Great-Great-Great-Grandmother ** Lady Jin (진씨) * Great-Great-Grandfather ** Yi U (이우, 李堣) (1432 - ?) *Great-grandfather ** Yi Jang-yun (이장윤, 李長潤) *Grandfather ** Yi Chi (이치, 李穉) (1477 - 1530) *Grandmother ** Lady Kim of the Gwangju Kim clan (광주 김씨, 夫人 光州 金氏) *Father ** Yi Ji-beon (이지번, 李之蕃; 1508 - 1 December/21 April 1575) *** Uncle: Yi Ji-yeong (이지영, 李之英) *** Uncle: Yi Ji-mu (이지무,李之茂) ***Uncle:
Yi Ji-ham Yi or YI may refer to: Philosophic Principle * Yì (义; 義, righteousness, justice) among the 三綱五常 Ethnic groups * Dongyi, the Eastern Yi, or Tung-yi (Chinese: , ''Yí''), ancient peoples who lived east of the Zhongguo in ancient Ch ...
(이지함, 李之菡) (5 October 1510 – 19 August 1578) *Mother: **Biological: Lady Nam of the
Uiryeong Nam clan Uiryeong Nam clan () is a Korean clan. Their Bon-gwan is in Uiryeong County, South Gyeongsang Province. According to research from 2015, the number of people in Uiryeong Nam clan was 162729. Their founder was . Before he became naturalized, he wa ...
(의령 남씨, 夫人 宜寧 南氏) (1509 – 24 June 1581) ***Grandfather: Nam Su (남수, 南修) **Stepmother: Lady Ji of the
Chungju Ji clan Chungju Ji clan () is one of the Korean clans. Their Bon-gwan is in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province. According to the research held in 2015, the number of Chungju Ji clan’s member was 148144. Their founder was who was the Chinese envoy di ...
(충주 지씨, 夫人 忠州 池氏) * Siblings **Older sister: Lady Yi (이씨, 夫人 李氏) ***Brother-in-law: Hwang Jeong-su (황정수, 黃廷秀) ** Older sister: Lady Yi (이씨, 夫人 李氏) ***Brother-in-law: Kim Eung-nam (김응남, 金應男) of the Wonju Kim clan ** Younger half-brother: Yi San-gwang (이산광, 李山光) (1550 – 5 January 1624) ***Sister-in-law: Lady Shin of the
Geochang Shin clan Geochang Shin clan () is one of the Korean clans. Their Bon-gwan is in Geochang County, South Gyeongsang Province. According to the research held in 2015, the number of Geochang Shin clan’s member was 51,153. Their founder was who was a Kai ...
(거창 신씨, 夫人 居昌 愼氏) * Wive and children ** Lady Jo of the Yangju Jo clan (양주 조씨, 夫人 陽州 趙氏) (24 November 1542 – 19 April 1604); daughter of Jo Eon-su (조언수, 趙彦秀) ***Son: Yi Gyeong-baek (이경백, 李慶伯; 1561–August 1580) ***Daughter: Lady Yi (이씨, 夫人 李氏) **** Son-in-law: Yi Sang-hong (이상홍, 李尙弘) ***Son: Yi Gyeong-jeon (이경전, 李慶全; 1567–1644) *** Daughter: Lady Yi (증 정경부인 이씨, 贈 貞敬夫人 李氏; d. 1592) **** Son-in-law: Yi Deok-hyeong (이덕형, 李德馨) of the Gwangju Yi clan (1561 - 1613) ***** Grandson: Yi Yeo-gyu (이여규, 李如圭) ***** Grandson: Yi Yeo-byeok (이여벽, 李如璧) ***** Grandson: Yi Yeo-hwang (이여황, 李如璜) ***** Granddaughter: Lady Yi of the Gwangju Yi clan (광주 이씨, 廣州 李氏) ****** Grandson-in-law: Jeong Gi-sung (정기숭, 鄭基崇) ***Daughter: Lady Yi (이씨, 夫人 李氏)While Lady Yi started fell ill and was about to die, it was said that Yu Seong cut off his finger and bled to resuscitate her, was then revived dramatically by pouring blood in it. **** Son-in-law: Yu Seong (유성, 柳惺) ***Daughter: Lady Yi (이씨, 夫人 李氏) **** Son-in-law: Eung-hyeong (응형) ***Son: Yi Gyeong-sin (이경신, 李慶伸) ***Son: Yi Gyeong-yu (이경유, 李慶愈) died prematurely


Book

* 《Agye jip》(아계집, 鵝溪集) * 《Agye yugo》(아계유고, 鵝溪遺稿)


Popular culture

* Portrayed by
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in the 2014
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TV series ''
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''. * Portrayed by Lee Jae-yong in the 2015
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TV series ''The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War''.


See also

*
Korean literature Korean literature is the body of literature produced by Koreans, mostly in the Korean language and sometimes in Classical Chinese. For much of Korea's 1,500 years of literary history, it was written in Hanja. It is commonly divided into classica ...
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List of Koreans :''This is a list of notable Koreans or notable people of Korean descent.'' In Korean names, the family name is placed first (for example, the family name of "Park Ji-Sung" is "Park"), unless the person has decided to Westernize their name. Art ...
*
Joseon Dynasty 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 re ...
*
Jeong Cheol Jeong Cheol (Hangul: 정철, Hanja: 鄭澈; 18 December 1536 – 7 February 1594) was a Korean statesman and poet. He used the pen-names Gyeham (계함) and Songgang (송강), and studied under Kim Yunjae at Hwanbyeokdang. He was expelled by the ...


References

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