Bak Seo-saeng
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Bak Seo-saeng was a Korea
n civil minister (munsin) in the 15th century during the early period of the Korean Joseon Dynasty
(1392–1897). Bak was also diplomat
and ambassador
, representing Joseon
interests in the Tongsinsa to the Ashikaga shogunate
in Japan.
(Uiseong) Bak clan, and his grandfather is Bak Yun-bo and his father is Bak Jeom with the title of Jungnyangjang (a military post).
He learned confucianism
from Gil Jae, one of the great neo-Confucianism scholar of Korea. In 1401, He passed gwageo
, the state examination, with a low grade. In 1407, He passed high grade examination and served for the government as the Jeongeon (정언, 正言), and became Byeongjo Jwarang, the next year. In 1419, He was appointed Jipui (집의, 執義), and he was promoted as Daesaseong (대사성, 大司成) in 1426.
King Sejong the Great sent a diplomatic mission to Japan (Joseon Tongsinsa) in 1428. This embassy to court of Ashikaga Yoshinori
was led by Pak Seo-saeng. Its purpose was to respond to a message sent to the Joseon court by the Japanese shogun. In 1430, He was appointed Jiphyeonjeon bujehak (집현전부제학, 集賢殿副提學). Soon after that, He became Gongjo chamui and Byeongjo chamui (참의, 參議), minister of Yukjo, the Six Ministries. In 1432, He was appointed the administrator of Andong
.
After his death, Pak Seo-saeng was enshrined in the Gucheon Seowon in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang. Pak's writings are preserved in the Yaeun-eonhaengnok (야은언행록, 冶隱言行錄).
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
n civil minister (munsin) in the 15th century during the early period of the Korean Joseon Dynasty
Joseon Dynasty
Joseon , was a Korean state founded by Taejo Yi Seong-gye that lasted for approximately five centuries. It was founded in the aftermath of the overthrow of the Goryeo at what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul...
(1392–1897). Bak was also diplomat
Diplomat
A diplomat is a person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with another state or international organization. The main functions of diplomats revolve around the representation and protection of the interests and nationals of the sending state, as well as the promotion of information and...
and ambassador
Ambassador
An ambassador is the highest ranking diplomat who represents a nation and is usually accredited to a foreign sovereign or government, or to an international organization....
, representing Joseon
Joseon Dynasty
Joseon , was a Korean state founded by Taejo Yi Seong-gye that lasted for approximately five centuries. It was founded in the aftermath of the overthrow of the Goryeo at what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul...
interests in the Tongsinsa to the Ashikaga shogunate
Ashikaga shogunate
The , also known as the , was a Japanese feudal military regime, ruled by the shoguns of the Ashikaga clan.This period is also known as the Muromachi period and gets its name from Muromachi Street of Kyoto where the third shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu established his residence...
in Japan.
Biography
The birth and death dates of Bak Seo-saeng are unknown. However, he is of the BianBian
-Place:*Kaifeng, a prefecture-level city in eastern Henan province, People's Republic of China.*An old name for the county of Uiseong, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea.-Others:...
(Uiseong) Bak clan, and his grandfather is Bak Yun-bo and his father is Bak Jeom with the title of Jungnyangjang (a military post).
He learned confucianism
Neo-Confucianism
Neo-Confucianism is an ethical and metaphysical Chinese philosophy influenced by Confucianism, that was primarily developed during the Song Dynasty and Ming Dynasty, but which can be traced back to Han Yu and Li Ao in the Tang Dynasty....
from Gil Jae, one of the great neo-Confucianism scholar of Korea. In 1401, He passed gwageo
Gwageo
The gwageo were the national civil service examinations under the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties of Korea. Typically quite demanding, these tests measured candidates' knowledge of the Chinese classics, and sometimes also of technical subjects...
, the state examination, with a low grade. In 1407, He passed high grade examination and served for the government as the Jeongeon (정언, 正言), and became Byeongjo Jwarang, the next year. In 1419, He was appointed Jipui (집의, 執義), and he was promoted as Daesaseong (대사성, 大司成) in 1426.
King Sejong the Great sent a diplomatic mission to Japan (Joseon Tongsinsa) in 1428. This embassy to court of Ashikaga Yoshinori
Ashikaga Yoshinori
was the 6th shogun of the Ashikaga shogunate who reigned from 1429 to 1441 during the Muromachi period of Japan. Yoshinori was the son of the third shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu.-Shogunal succession:...
was led by Pak Seo-saeng. Its purpose was to respond to a message sent to the Joseon court by the Japanese shogun. In 1430, He was appointed Jiphyeonjeon bujehak (집현전부제학, 集賢殿副提學). Soon after that, He became Gongjo chamui and Byeongjo chamui (참의, 參議), minister of Yukjo, the Six Ministries. In 1432, He was appointed the administrator of Andong
Andong
Andong is a city in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, South Korea. It is the largest city in the northern part of the province with a population of 167,821 in October 2010. The Nakdong River flows through the city...
.
After his death, Pak Seo-saeng was enshrined in the Gucheon Seowon in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang. Pak's writings are preserved in the Yaeun-eonhaengnok (야은언행록, 冶隱言行錄).