Hwang Hui
| Hwang Hui | |
 | |
| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 황희 |
| Hanja | 黃喜 |
| Revised Romanization | Hwang Hui |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hwang Hŭi |
| Pen name | |
| Hangul | 방촌 |
| Hanja | 厖村 |
| Revised Romanization | Bangchon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Bangchŏn |
| Courtesy name | |
| Hangul | 구부 |
| Hanja | 懼夫 |
| Revised Romanization | Gubu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Gubu |
| Posthumous name | |
| Hangul | 익성 |
| Hanja | 翼成 |
| Revised Romanization | Ikseong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Iksŏng |
Hwang Hui (korean:황희, Hanja: 黃喜, 8 March 1363 – 28 February 1452) was Goryeo dynasty and Joseon Dynastys Politician. prime minister of the Joseon Dynasty.
Biography
Hwang Hui was an official of Goryeo Dynasty. He became an official in the Joseon Dynasty in 1394. Hwang Hui once banished from Seoul because he advocated Yangnyeong, the eldest prince of King Taejong, despite his bad behavior in 1418. After King Sejong the Great's enthronement, Hwang Hui got reappointed and held many ministerial posts. Hwang Hui was appointed as a prime minister in 1431. He retired from the government after 18 years.
Description of Hwang Hui
He served as the Yeonguijeong, the highest ranking of 3 appointed royal prime ministers (the others being Uuijeong and Jwaguijeong) for a total of 18 years with a total of 24 years service to the monarchy. He was noted for his political philosophy that stated, “That which is just takes priority and must be enacted.” Priorities during his administration included agricultural improvement, mitigating laws that increased social class gaps, and providing opportunities for candidates born out of wedlock or from concubines to take the civil service examination.[1]
References
See also
- Sejong the Great
- Maeng Saseong