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Yun Won-hyeong

Type Figure Region Korean Peninsula Time 1517–1565 Also known as 尹元衡、윤원형、Yun Won-hyeong

Yun Won-hyeong (1517–1565) was a powerful minister of the mid-Joseon period, brother of Queen Munjeong and nephew of King Injong's queen.…

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  1. 1517–1543Hanseong · HanseongA member of the Papyeong Yun clan, he gained access to the center of power through his sister, Queen Munjeong. In 1543 he was implicated in the 'Crown Prince's Wrongful Medication Incident' and exiled, but was later pardoned and recalled.
  2. 1545–1565Hanseong · HanseongAfter King Myŏngjong ascended the throne, Yun Won-hyeong gradually seized power in his capacity as a member of the consort family, serving as Chief State Councillor. Through the Eulmyo and Eulsa literati purges he eliminated political rivals, and together with his sister Queen Munjeong he controlled court politics for twenty years.

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