Min Yeong-dal
Min Yeong-dal (閔泳達, 1859–1924) was a Korean scholar-official of the late Joseon period and a 13th-degree nephew of [[Empress Myeongseong]]. He was a member of the Min clan, held favorable views toward Japan, but steadfastly refused the Korean noble peerage offered by Japan.
Born~Died 1859 ~ 1924Last edited Oct 15, 2026, 2:51 PM
Details
- Born ~ Died
- 1859 ~ 1924
- Born
- 1859
- Died
- 1924
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- Joseon
- Career
- Passed the civil service examination in 1885, Minister of Revenue in 1894, Minister of Home Affairs in 1895
- Occupation
- Scholar-official
Min Yeong-dal (閔泳達, 1859–1924) was a scholar-official of the late Joseon period and a 13th-degree nephew of Empress Myeongseong. He was a member of the Min clan, held favorable views toward Japan, but steadfastly refused the Korean noble peerage offered by Japan.
He passed the higher civil service examination in 1885. He served as Minister of Revenue in 1894 and as Minister of Home Affairs in 1895, and resigned during the Eulmi Incident.
During the Japanese colonial period, he also invested in the Dong-a Ilbo.1
Major offices (career)
- Governor of Gyeonggi Province
- Minister of Justice
- Minister of Rites
- Left State Councillor
- Minister of Revenue
- Minister of Home Affairs
Family
- Father: Min Gwan-ho (閔觀鎬)
- Younger brother: Min Yeong-jeok (閔泳迪) – adopted by Min Ik-ho (閔益鎬) as heir
- Younger brother: Min Yeong-rak (閔泳洛)
Footnotes
Footnotes
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