Yun Jiwan
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Yun Jiwan[1] (1635–1718) was a Korean scholar-official of the Joseon period in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Preceded byMin Am
Succeeded byRyu Sang-un
Born1635
Died1718 (aged 82–83)
Yun Ji-wan 윤지완 | |
|---|---|
| Right State Councillor | |
| In office 20 May 1694 – 3 February 1695 | |
| Preceded by | Min Am |
| Succeeded by | Ryu Sang-un |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1635 |
| Died | 1718 (aged 82–83) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 윤지완 |
| Hanja | 尹趾完 |
| RR | Yun Jiwan |
| MR | Yun Chiwan |
He was also diplomat and ambassador, representing Joseon interests in the 7th Edo period diplomatic mission to the Tokugawa shogunate in Japan.[2]
1682 mission to Japan
In 1682, King Sukjong of Joseon caused a mission to be sent to Japan; and Yun Jiwan was the chief emissary.[2] This diplomatic mission functioned to the advantage of both the Japanese and the Koreans as a channel for developing a political foundation for trade.[3]
This delegation was explicitly identified by the Joseon court as a "Communication Envoy" (tongsinsa). The mission was understood to signify that relations were "normalized."[4]