Seal used by Yi Ha-eung (also known as : Heungseon

Heungseon Daewongun (1820 - 1898). Grand Internal Prince Heungseon') title of Yi Ha-eung, regent of Joseon during the minority of Emperor Gojong in the 1860s. Yi Ha-Eung was a key political figure of late Joseon Korea. Daewongun translates as prince of the great court. Daewongun is remembered for wide-ranging reforms he attempted, as well as for his vigorous enforcement of the seclusion policy, persecution of Christians, and the killing or driving off of foreigners

Attempted Christians Enforcement Foreigners Gojong Internal Joseon Minority Persecution Reforms Remembered Seclusion Translates Vigorous

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