Park Yeong-hyo
| Park Yeong-hyo | |
| Hangul | 박영효 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 朴泳孝 |
| Revised Romanization | Bak Yeong-hyo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Pak Yŏng-hyo |
| Pen name | |
| Hangul | 춘고 or 현현거사 |
| Hanja | 春皐 or 玄玄居士 |
| Revised Romanization | Chun-go or Hyeonhyeon-geosa |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ch'un-ko or Hyǒnhyǒn-kǒsa |
| Courtesy name | |
| Hangul | 자순 |
| Hanja | 子純 |
| Revised Romanization | Jasun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chasun |
|
Japanese name: Yamasaki Eiharu (山崎永春) | |
Park Yeong-hyo (korean:박영효, 1861 - September 21, 1939) was a Korean Joseon Dynasty politician, enlightenment activist, diplomat and, during the Japanese Colonial Period in Korea a pro-Japanese activist. Park was one of the organizers of the Gapsin coup of 1884, in which progressive political elements attempted to overthrow the Korean government. His courtesy name was Chungo, Hyeonhyeongeosa, and he later held the title of Count of Geumryung.
Early life
Park was married to the Princess Yeonghye(영혜공주 ; 永惠翁主), the illegitimate daughter of king Cheoljong, the twenty-fifth king of the Joseon Dynasty.
In 1882, he is credited with creating the first Korean Flag Taegeukgi(태극기;太極旗).[1]
Gapsin Coup
Park was a leader during the 1884 Gapsin Coup that attempted to overthrow the Korean government and institute Western-style reforms. The coup attempt lasted only three days before its repression by Chinese troops.
Prime Minister
Park served briefly as Prime Minister in 1895.
Writings
- Sahwa giryak(사화기략, 使和記略)
See also
Notes
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- Park Young-hyo:Daum (Korean)
- Park Young-hyo:Korean historical People's Information (Korean)
- Park Young-hyo:navercast (Korean)
- Park Young-hyo:naver
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