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Yi Won-ik

Type Figure Region Joseon Time c. 1547–1634 Also known as 李元翼、Yi Won-ik

A senior official of the Joseon dynasty under Kings Seonjo and Gwanghaegun, he served as Chief State Councillor and Left State Councillor, leading po…

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  1. 1570–1591Hanseong (Royal Capital) · Gyeonggi ProvinceEntered officialdom through the civil service examinations, serving successively as Minister of Justice and Minister of Works, gradually entering the core of power in the early years of King Seonjo's reign.
  2. 1601–1607Hanseong (Royal Capital) · Gyeonggi ProvinceServed as Chief State Councillor in 1602–1603, overseeing post-war fiscal consolidation and diplomacy with Ming, and played a key role in the transfer of power from King Seonjo's late years to Grand Prince Gwanghae.
  3. 1608–1610Hanseong (Royal Capital) · Gyeonggi ProvinceAfter King Gwanghaegun ascended the throne he was again appointed Chief State Councillor, assisting the new king in central reforms and pragmatic diplomacy, and still exerted influence in politics around 1610.

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