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Chŏng Inhong
Chŏng Inhong (; September 26, 1535 – April 3, 1623) was a scholar-official of the Joseon Joseon ( ; ; also romanized as ''Chosun''), officially Great Joseon (), was a dynastic kingdom of Korea that existed for 505 years. It was founded by Taejo of Joseon in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom w ... period of Korea. A general and a leader of the Northerners (Korean political faction), Northerners faction. He served as Chief State Councillor (Joseon), Chief State Councillor during the reign of Gwanghaegun. His art name was Naeam (). He belonged to the Seosan Chŏng clan. Family * Father ** Chŏng Ryun () * Mother ** Lady Kang of the Jinju Kang clan (; ?–1582) * Siblings ** Unnamed younger brother ** Younger brother – Chŏng Inyŏn ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yŏngŭijŏng
The Yŏngŭijŏng () or Chief State Councilor was a member of the State Council of Joseon and the highest government position in the Joseon period of Korean history. The Yŏngŭijŏng held roles similar to a modern-day prime minister of a presidential system. As the senior member of the Chief State Council, the Yŏngŭijŏng participated in the administration of general government affairs alongside the Chwaŭijŏng and Uŭijŏng. The title was created in 1400 with the creation of the State Council. Existing for over 500 years, the function was handed over in 1895 during the Kabo Reform to the newly-formed position of the Prime Minister of the Korean Empire. Only one official, usually an elder who had previously served as Chwaŭijŏng, was allowed to assume the position of Yŏngŭijŏng. The Yŏngŭijŏng was also referred to as ''Yŏngsang'' (), ''Sangsang'' (), ''Sugyu'' () or ''Wŏnbo'' (). Although the title of Yŏngŭijŏng was legally defined as the highest post in charge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
