Jo Eom Explained
Hangul: | 조엄 |
Rr: | Jo Eom |
Mr: | Ch'o Ŏm |
Hangulja: | 명서 |
Rrja: | Myeongseo |
Mrja: | Myŏngsŏ |
Hangulho: | 영호 |
Rrho: | Yeongho |
Mrho: | Yŏngho |
Hangulph: | 문익 |
Rrph: | Munik |
Mrph: | Mun'ik |
Jo Eom (; 1719–1777) was a Korean civil minister (munsin) in the 18th century during the late period of the Korean Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897).[1]
He was also diplomat and ambassador, representing Joseon interests to the Tokugawa shogunate in Japan. He is credited with introducing the cultivation of potatoes as a food staple in Korea in the mid-18th century.[2]
Biography
Jo Eom was of the Pungyang Jo clan, and his father was Jo Sang-gyeong with the title of Ijo panseo (a Minister of Personnel, 이조판서, 吏曹判書).[3]
In 1738, he passed saengwonsi, the state examination, with a low grade. In 1752, he passed high grade examination (Jeongsi) and served for the government as the Jeongeon, and became Gyori, administrator of Dongnae and Amhaengeosa (Secret governmental inspectors) of Chungcheong province in 1757.[3] In 1760, he suggested to established three Jochang (조창, 漕倉, storehouse) in southern Gyeongsang province, which contributed to the economic development of the region. He also became Daesaheon, Bujehak and Yejo chamui .
King Yeongjo sent a diplomatic mission to Japan (Joseon Tongsinsa) in 1764. This embassy to the court of Tokugawa Ieharu was led by Jo Eom. This diplomatic mission functioned to the advantage of both the Japanese and the Koreans as a channel for developing a political foundation for bilateral trade.[4] He brought in a foreign crop, the sweet potato, and grew it in Dongnae and Jeju Island.
He was appointed Uigeumbu jisa, Ijo panseo and Jehak . Soon after that, he became Pyongando Gwanchalsa, the governor of Pyongan province.[3]
After his return to court, Jo Eom was appointed Daesagan and Ijo panseo. In 1777, he was entrapped and banished to Wiwon, northern Pyongan region, by Hong Guk-yeong's faction. Later, he was transferred to Gimhae, southern Gyeongsang region, and died there.[3]
Jo's writings and memoirs are preserved in the Haesa ilgi (Diary of Overseas Mission, 해사일기, 海槎日記) and Haehaeng chongjae .[3]
Family
- Father - Jo Sang-gyeong
- Mother - Lady Yi of the Bupyeong Yi clan
- Sibling(s)
- Older brother - Jo Don
- Younger brother - Jo Jeong
- Wife - Lady Hong of the Pungsan Hong clan (; 1717–1808)
- Issue
- Son - Jo Jin-gwan (; 1739–1808)
- Daughter-in-law - Lady Hong of the Namyang Hong clan (; 1739–1799); daughter of Hong Ik-bin
- Grandson - Jo Man-yeong (; 1776–1846)
- Granddaughter - Lady Jo of the Pungyang Jo clan
- Granddaughter - Lady Jo of the Pungyang Jo clan
- Grandson - Jo Won-yeong (; 1777–1825); became the adopted son of his uncle Jo Jin-ui
- Grandson - Jo In-yeong (; 1782–1850)
- Granddaughter - Lady Jo of the Pungyang Jo clan
- Granddaughter - Lady Jo of the Pungyang Jo clan
- Son - Jo Jin-ui
- Adoptive Grandson - Jo Won-yeong (; 1777–1825); son of Jo Jin-gwan
- Daughter - Lady Jo
- Daughter - Lady Jo
See also
References
Sources
- Daehwan, Noh. "The Eclectic Development of Neo-Confucianism and Statecraft from the 18th to the 19th Century," Korea Journal (Winter 2003).
- Lewis, James Bryant. (2003). Frontier contact between chosŏn Korea and Tokugawa Japan. London: Routledge.
- Ŏm Cho; Yŏn-tʻak Chŏng and Hun Yu. (1982). Cho Ŏm ŭi Ilbon kihaeng . Seoul: Minjok Munhwa Chʻujinhoe. OCLC
- Titsingh, Isaac, ed. (1834). [Siyun-sai Rin-siyo/[[Hayashi Gahō]], 1652], Nipon o daï itsi ran; ou, Annales des empereurs du Japon. Paris: Oriental Translation Fund of Great Britain and Ireland. OCLC 84067437
- Walker, Brett L. "Foreign Affairs and Frontiers in Early Modern Japan: A Historiographical Essay," Early Modern Japan. Fall, 2002, pp. 44–62, 124-128.
- Walraven, Boudewijn and Remco E. Breuker. (2007). Korea in the middle: Korean studies and area studies; Essays in Honour of Boudewijn Walraven. Leiden: CNWS Publications. ;
- Wiwŏnhoe, Yunesŭkʻo Hanʼguk. (2004). Korean History: Discovery of Its Characteristics and Developments. Elizabeth, New Jersey: Hollym. ;
External links
Notes and References
- Lee, J.S., H.S. Kim, M.N. Chung, Y.S. Ahn, B.C. Jeong and J.K. Bang. "Various Forms of Utilization and Breeding of Sweetpotato in Korea," ISHS Acta Horticulturae 703 (International Society for Horticultural Science). February 2006.
- Wiwŏnhoe, Yunesŭkʻo Hanʼguk. (2004). Korean History: Discovery of Its Characteristics and Developments, p. 305; 염정섭 (Yeom Jeong-Seop). 조선 후기 고구마의 도입과 재배법의 정리 과정 ("The Introduction of Sweet Potatoes and the Development of Cultivation Methods during Late Joseon Korea"), 韩国史硏究 No. 134, January 2006. pp. 111-147.
- 조엄 趙曮 (in Korean) Naver Encyclopedia
- Walker, Brett L. "Foreign Affairs and Frontiers in Early Modern Japan: A Historiographical Essay," Early Modern Japan. Fall, 2002, pp. 48.