<P> A prototype of an ombudsman may have flourished in China during the Qin Dynasty ( 221 BC ) , and in Korea during the Joseon Dynasty . The position of secret royal inspector , or Amhaeng - eosa ( 암행 어사 , 暗 行 御 史 ) was unique to the Joseon Dynasty , where an undercover official directly appointed by the king was sent to local provinces to monitor government officials and look after the populace while travelling incognito . The Roman Tribune had some similar roles , with power to veto acts that infringed upon the Plebeians . Another precursor to the ombudsman was the Turkish Diwan - al - Mazalim which appears to go back to the second caliph , Umar ( 634 -- 644 ) and the concept of Qadi al - Qudat . They were also attested in Siam , India , the Liao dynasty ( Khitan Empire ) , Japan , and China . </P>
<P> A prototype of an ombudsman may have flourished in China during the Qin Dynasty ( 221 BC ) , and in Korea during the Joseon Dynasty . The position of secret royal inspector , or Amhaeng - eosa ( 암행 어사 , 暗 行 御 史 ) was unique to the Joseon Dynasty , where an undercover official directly appointed by the king was sent to local provinces to monitor government officials and look after the populace while travelling incognito . The Roman Tribune had some similar roles , with power to veto acts that infringed upon the Plebeians . Another precursor to the ombudsman was the Turkish Diwan - al - Mazalim which appears to go back to the second caliph , Umar ( 634 -- 644 ) and the concept of Qadi al - Qudat . They were also attested in Siam , India , the Liao dynasty ( Khitan Empire ) , Japan , and China . </P>
which nation introduced ombudsman for the first time
which nation introduced ombudsman for the first time
China Korea
China Korea