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Yeonguijeong
thumb|250px|The appointment certificate of the Ha Yeon's Prime Minister The Yŏngŭijŏng () or Chief State Councilor was a member of the State Council of Joseon and the highest government position in the Joseon period of Korean history. The Yŏngŭijŏng held roles similar to a modern-day prime minister of a presidential system. As the senior member of the Chief State Council, the Yŏngŭijŏng participated in the administration of general government affairs alongside the Chwaŭijŏng and Uŭijŏng.
Key facts
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- Yŏngŭijŏng
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- 領議政
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- Hwang Hui (above) was the longest-serving Chief State Councilor
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- State Council of Joseon
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- King of Joseon
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- Undefined; served until death or an approved retirement
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- 1401
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- 1894
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- Prime Minister of the Korean Empire
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- Yi Sŏ
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Article
7 sectionsContents
- History
- Establishment
- Changes in the role
- List of Joseon Yŏngŭijŏng
- Footnotes
- References
- Bibliography
thumb|250px|The appointment certificate of the Ha Yeon's Prime Minister The Yŏngŭijŏng () or Chief State Councilor was a member of the State Council of Joseon and the highest government position in the Joseon period of Korean history. The Yŏngŭijŏng held roles similar to a modern-day prime minister of a presidential system. As the senior member of the Chief State Council, the Yŏngŭijŏng participated in the administration of general government affairs alongside the Chwaŭijŏng and Uŭijŏng.
The title was created in 1400 with the creation of the State Council. Existing for over 500 years, the function was handed over in 1895 during the Kabo Reform to the newly-formed position of the Prime Minister of the Korean Empire. Only one official, usually an elder who had previously served as Chwaŭijŏng, was allowed to assume the position of Yŏngŭijŏng. The Yŏngŭijŏng was also referred to as Yŏngsang (), Sangsang (), Sugyu () or Wŏnbo ().