Yun Jiwan

Yun Jiwan^[1] (1635–1718) was a Korean scholar-official of the Joseon period in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Yun Ji-wan 윤지완
Right State Councillor
In office 20 May 1694 – 3 February 1695
Preceded by	Min Am
Succeeded by	Ryu Sang-un
Personal details
Born	1635
Died	1718 (aged 82–83)
Korean name
Hangul	윤지완
Hanja	尹趾完
Revised Romanization	Yun Jiwan
McCune–Reischauer	Yun Chiwan

He was also diplomat and ambassador, representing Joseon interests in the 7th Edo period diplomatic mission to the Tokugawa shogunate in Japan.^[2]

1682 mission to Japan

In 1682, King Sukjong of Joseon caused a mission to be sent to Japan; and Yun Jiwan was the chief emissary.^[2] This diplomatic mission functioned to the advantage of both the Japanese and the Koreans as a channel for developing a political foundation for trade.^[3]

This delegation was explicitly identified by the Joseon court as a "Communication Envoy" (tongsinsa). The mission was understood to signify that relations were "normalized."^[4]

See also

• Joseon diplomacy
• Joseon missions to Japan
• Joseon tongsinsa