Six Ministries of Joseon

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Six Ministries of Joseon
Hangul
육조
Hanja
Revised RomanizationYukjo
McCune–ReischauerYukcho

The Six Ministries of Joseon were the major executive bodies of the

Public works (Gongjo).[1]

History

It was established in 1298. The ministries system of Joseon was similar in outline to that of the preceding Goryeo dynasty, but in practice, it had a big difference. While Goryeo had a ministrative policy where the King had the central power, in Joseon, the scholars and bureaucrats had greater control. The ministries were much more powerful under Joseon, and their importance grew as the dynasty wore on.[1]

In December 1895, after the First Sino-Japanese War and as a part of the Gabo Reform, a cabinet of seven ministries was modeled after the Japanese one, which had been established only ten years earlier.[citation needed]

Composition

Title Hangul Hanja Description
Ijo 이조 吏曹
Personnel
Hojo 호조 戶曹
Taxation
Yejo 예조 禮曹 Rites
Byeongjo 병조 兵曹 Military affairs
Hyeongjo 형조 刑曹
Law Enforcement
Gongjo 공조 工曹
Public works

See also

References

  1. ^ a b 육조 六曹 (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2018-12-29.