Jwauijeong
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Jwauijeong tɕwa ɰi tɕʌŋ was the Second State Councillor
of "Uijeongbu
" (State Council) which position was right below to Yeonguijeong
during the Joseon Dynasty
of Korea
(1392 -1910). Only one official was appointed to the position and was variously called such as Jwasang, Jwajeongseung, Jwagyu, Jwahap, or Jwadae
Since the foundation, Joseon which succeeded to the system of the former state, Goryeo Dynasty (918 – 1392) began to adjust its government organization. In 1400, the second year after the second king of Joseon came to the throne, King Jeongjong
revised "Dopyeonguisasa" (都評議事司; Privy Council), highest organ in charge of the state affairs of Goryeo, to "Uijeongbu" and the post Jwauijeong was created along with Uuijeong (Third State Councillor). The three posts were collectively referred to as "Samjeongseung" (Three top officials) or "Samuijeong" (Three High Councilors).
Councillor
A councillor or councilor is a member of a local government council, such as a city council.Often in the United States, the title is councilman or councilwoman.-United Kingdom:...
of "Uijeongbu
State Council of Joseon
The State Council of Joseon or Uijeongbu was the highest organ of government under the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. It was led by three officials known as the High State Councillors...
" (State Council) which position was right below to Yeonguijeong
Yeonguijeong
Yeonguijeong was a title created in 1400, during the Joseon Dynasty of Korea and given to the Chief State Councillor as the highest government position of "Uijeongbu" . Existing for over 500 years, its function can be compared to that of a present day "Prime Minister of South Korea"...
during the Joseon Dynasty
Joseon Dynasty
Joseon , was a Korean state founded by Taejo Yi Seong-gye that lasted for approximately five centuries. It was founded in the aftermath of the overthrow of the Goryeo at what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul...
of Korea
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
(1392 -1910). Only one official was appointed to the position and was variously called such as Jwasang, Jwajeongseung, Jwagyu, Jwahap, or Jwadae
Since the foundation, Joseon which succeeded to the system of the former state, Goryeo Dynasty (918 – 1392) began to adjust its government organization. In 1400, the second year after the second king of Joseon came to the throne, King Jeongjong
Jeongjong of Joseon
King Jeongjong of Joseon , born Yi Bang-gwa, whose changed name is Yi Gyeong, was the second king of Joseon Dynasty . He was the second son of the founder and first king of the dynasty, King Taejo of Joseon....
revised "Dopyeonguisasa" (都評議事司; Privy Council), highest organ in charge of the state affairs of Goryeo, to "Uijeongbu" and the post Jwauijeong was created along with Uuijeong (Third State Councillor). The three posts were collectively referred to as "Samjeongseung" (Three top officials) or "Samuijeong" (Three High Councilors).