Late Joseon Chief State Councillor who became a central figure of the Pungyang Jo clan's in-law power
| Life | 1782 ~ 1850 |
| Era | 조선 |
| Clan | 풍양 조씨 |
Jo In-yeong (趙寅永, 1782-1850) was a civil official of the late Joseon period, with the courtesy name Huigyeong (羲卿) and the art name Unseok (雲石). His clan lineage was Pungyang, and he was a central figure of the Pungyang Jo clan's in-law power (sedo).
He placed first in the higher civil service examination during King Sunjo's reign and rose to Chief State Councillor. In the early years of King Heonjong, backed by Queen Dowager Jo, he contended for power with the Andong Kim clan, and in 1839 he led the Gihae Persecution (of Catholics).
Well versed in epigraphy, he authenticated the Silla King Jinheung Monument on Mount Bukhan together with Kim Jeong-hui, and took part in the compilation of the Precious Mirror of the Dynasty (Gukjo Bogam). His writings include the Unseok Yugo.