Hwang Yun-gil
Introduction '''Hwang Yun-gil''' (; 1536–? ), also known as '''Hwang Yun'gil''', was a Korean diplomat and ambassador. He was a member of the Western faction in the Joseon court. He represented Joseon interests in a ''tongsinsa'' (diplomatic mission or corresponding envoys) to Sengoku period in Japan when it was controlled by strongman Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
1590 mission to Japan In 1590-1591, King Seonjo of Joseon sent a mission to Japan led by Hwang Yun-gil, accompanied by Kim Seong-il and Heo Seong. 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. * March 1590 (23rd year of King Seonjo's rule: ''Gyeongin'' year): The ''tongsinsa'' were sent to Japan. * January 1591 (24th year of King Seonjo's rule: ''Sinmyo'' year): Hwang Yun-gil and others returned the port Busan.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. In 1607,  Hwang Yun-gil was the main envoy; and he was accompanied by Kim Sŏng-il, who was the vice-ambassador, and Hŏ Son, who was the document official.
See also * Joseon diplomacy* Joseon missions to Japan* Joseon tongsinsa* ''Tsūkō ichiran'', mid-19th century text
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References * Kang, Etsuko Hae-jin. (1997). ''Diplomacy and Ideology in Japanese-Korean Relations: from the Fifteenth to the Eighteenth Century.'' Basingstoke, Hampshire; Macmillan. ; * Rutt, Richard and James Hoare. (1999). ''Korea: a Historical and Cultural Dictionary.'' London: Routledge.
External links *  Joseon Tongsinsa Cultural Exchange Association ;