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여칭 呂稱

Early-Joseon Minister of Punishments and envoy who worked to correct the royal genealogy

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Life1351 ~ 1423
Era고려 말~조선 초
Clan함양 여씨

Life & career

Yeo Ching (呂稱, 1351–1423) of the Hamyang Yeo passed the late-Goryeo examinations and served as inspector of Jeolla and magistrate of Gongju and Naju.

Under Joseon he held posts including governor of Gangwon and councillor of state. In 1402 he accompanied the retired King Taejo to Hamheung, and in 1404 he went to Ming as an envoy to correct the recorded lineage of the royal house and to secure the return of Koreans held in China.

He later served as Minister of Punishments. Known as diligent and meticulous, he received the posthumous title Jeongpyeong (靖平).

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