신헌 申櫶

Military official and chief envoy for the Treaty of Ganghwa

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Life1810 ~ 1884
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Life & career

Shin Heon (1810-1884) was a late-Joseon military official, known as Korea's chief negotiator in the 1876 Treaty of Ganghwa with Japan. He served as Minister of War and left writings on military matters. He is listed among Pyeongsan Shin figures.

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