Hwang Yun-gil
Joseon diplomat (fl. 16th century)
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Hwang Yun-gil (Korean: 황윤길; Hanja: 黃允吉; 1536–?), also known as Hwang Yun'gil, was a Korean diplomat and ambassador of the Joseon period. He was a member of the Western faction in the court.[1] He represented Joseon's interests in a Joseon Tongsinsa (goodwill diplomatic mission) to Sengoku Japan under the control of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.[2]
1590 mission to Japan
Between 1590 and 1591, King Seonjo of Joseon sent a mission to Japan led by Hwang Yun-gil, accompanied by Kim Sŏngil and Heo Seong.[3] 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.[3]
- March 1590 (23rd year of King Seonjo's rule: Gyeongin year): The tongsinsa were sent to Japan.[3]
- January 1591 (24th year of King Seonjo's rule: Sinmyo year): Hwang Yun-gil and others returned the port Busan.[3]
A diplomatic mission conventionally consisted of three primary figures—the main envoy, the vice-envoy, and a document official. Also included were one or more official writers or recorders who created a detailed account of the mission.[4] In 1607, Hwang Yun-gil was the main envoy; and he was accompanied by Kim Sŏngil, who was the vice-ambassador, and Hŏ Son, who was the document official.[5]
See also
- Joseon diplomacy
- Joseon missions to Japan
- Tsūkō ichiran, mid-19th century text
- Imjin War