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Hwang Yun-gil
Hwang Yun-gil (; 1536–?), also known as Hwang Yun'gil, was a Korean diplomat and ambassador. He was a member of the Westerners (Korean political faction), Western faction in the Joseon court. He represented Joseon Dynasty, Joseon interests in a ''tongsinsa'' (diplomatic mission or corresponding envoys) to Sengoku period in Japan when it was controlled by strongman Toyotomi Hideyoshi. 1590 mission to Japan In 1590-1591, King Seonjo of Joseon sent a mission to Japan led by Hwang Yun-gil, accompanied by Kim Seong-il and Heo Seong. The chronology of this diplomatic embassy encompassed: * September 1589 (22nd year of King Seonjo's rule: ''Gimi'' year): Dispatch of ''tongsinsa'' to Japan decided upon by the Joseon court. * March 1590 (23rd year of King Seonjo's rule: ''Gyeongin'' year): The ''tongsinsa'' were sent to Japan. * January 1591 (24th year of King Seonjo's rule: ''Sinmyo'' year): Hwang Yun-gil and others returned the port Busan. A diplomatic mission conventionally consisted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea
Korea ( ko, 한국, or , ) is a peninsular region in East Asia. Since 1945, it has been divided at or near the 38th parallel, with North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) comprising its northern half and South Korea (Republic of Korea) comprising its southern half. Korea consists of the Korean Peninsula, Jeju Island, and several minor islands near the peninsula. The peninsula is bordered by China to the northwest and Russia to the northeast. It is separated from Japan to the east by the Korea Strait and the Sea of Japan (East Sea). During the first half of the 1st millennium, Korea was divided between three states, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, together known as the Three Kingdoms of Korea. In the second half of the 1st millennium, Silla defeated and conquered Baekje and Goguryeo, leading to the "Unified Silla" period. Meanwhile, Balhae formed in the north, superseding former Goguryeo. Unified Silla eventually collapsed into three separate states due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
