Hong Yunsŏng
Korean politician, soldier (1425–1475)
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General Hong Yunsŏng (Korean: 홍윤성; Hanja: 洪允成; 1425–October 7, 1475) was a Korean Joseon Dynasty politician and soldier.[1] He was a member of the court of King Sejo,[2] as the Left and Right State Councillor from 1467 to 1469, and the Chief State Councillor from August 1469 to April 1470 .
Hong Yunsŏng 홍윤성 | |
|---|---|
| Chief State Councillor | |
| In office September 27, 1469 – May 6, 1470 | |
| Preceded by | Han Myŏnghoe |
| Succeeded by | Yun Chaun |
| Left State Councillor | |
| In office March 23, 1469 – May 6, 1470 | |
| Preceded by | Kim Chil |
| Succeeded by | Yun Chaun |
| Right State Councillor | |
| In office June 21, 1467 – October 17, 1467 | |
| Preceded by | Ch'oe Hang |
| Succeeded by | Kang Sun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1425 |
| Died | October 7, 1475 (aged 49–50) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 홍윤성 |
| Hanja | 洪允成 |
| RR | Hong Yunseong |
| MR | Hong Yunsŏng |
His birth name was Usŏng (Korean: 우성; Hanja: 禹成), his art names were Yŏnghae (Korean: 영해; Hanja: 領海), Kyŏnghae (Korean: 경해; Hanja: 傾海), and Kyŏngŭmdang (Korean: 경음당; Hanja: 鯨飮堂), and his courtesy name was Suong (Korean: 수옹; Hanja: 守翁).
Popular culture
- Portrayed by Yoo Sang-jae in 2013 film The Face Reader.
