Min Young-hwan
Korean politician and general (1861–1905) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Min Yeong-hwan (Korean: 민영환; Hanja: 閔泳煥; 7 August 1861 – 30 November 1905) was a politician, diplomat, and general of the Korean Empire and known as a conservative proponent for reform. He was born in Seoul into the powerful Yeoheung Min clan which Heungseon Daewongun hated, and committed suicide as an act of resistance against the Eulsa Treaty imposed by Japan on Korea. He is remembered today for his efforts on behalf of Korean independence in the waning days of the Joseon period and a statue to his memory now stands on a traffic island near Chungjeongno Intersection,[1] his namesake, after having previously been located at Anguk Intersection in 1957, before being moved due to road widening to near Donhwa Gate of Changdeok Palace in 1970 where it was criticized for not matching the surroundings, and then near the General Post Office next to Jogye Temple in 2003, where it was reportedly neglected until 2022.[2]
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Min Young-hwan 민영환 閔泳煥 | |
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Minister of Military | |
In office 12 November 1896 – 19 January 1897 | |
Monarch | Gojong of Korea |
Preceded by | Yi Yun-yong |
Succeeded by | Shim Sang-hun (Acting) |
Minister of Interior | |
In office 1 March 1904 – 8 March 1904 | |
Monarch | Gojong of Korea |
Preceded by | Shim Sang-hun |
Succeeded by | Yi Geun-myeong |
Minister of Education | |
In office 8 March 1904 – 25 May 1904 | |
Monarch | Gojong of Korea |
Preceded by | Yi Yong-jik |
Succeeded by | Yi Jaek-guk |
Personal details | |
Born | (1861-08-07)7 August 1861 Seoul, Joseon |
Died | 30 November 1905(1905-11-30) (aged 44) Seoul, Korean Empire |
Nationality | Korean |
Relations | Younger Brother: Min Yeong-chan |
Occupation | Korean politician and general |
Awards | Order of the Golden Ruler (Posthumously) |
Military service | |
Years of service | 1896–1905 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Min Yeong-hwan | |
Hangul | 민영환 |
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Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Min Yeong-hwan |
McCune–Reischauer | Min Yŏng-hwan |
Art name | |
Hangul | 계정 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Gyejeong |
McCune–Reischauer | Gyejŏng |
Courtesy name | |
Hangul | 문약 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Mun Yak |
McCune–Reischauer | Mun yak |
Posthumous name | |
Hangul | 충정 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Chungjeong |
McCune–Reischauer | Ch'ung-jŏng |