Gyorin facts for kids

Gyorin was a special idea from Joseon Korea, an old Korean kingdom. It was a neutral term based on Confucianism, a system of ideas that guided how people lived and how governments worked.

This term is used when talking about history. It describes how Korea managed its relationships with all other countries, except for Imperial China, during the Joseon period and even earlier. Gyorin was like Korea's plan for making and keeping good friendships with its neighbors.

How Gyorin Worked Through History

The Gyorin policy was a long-term plan for how Joseon Korea would deal with other nations. It involved both diplomacy (how countries talk to each other) and trade.

Korea used Gyorin when dealing with many different countries, including:

• The Jurchen people, who lived to the north.
• Japan, the island nation to the east.
• The Ryukyu Kingdom, a group of islands south of Japan.
• Siam, a country in Southeast Asia.

Gyorin was a way to handle foreign policy with many nations at the same time. Even though Joseon Korea had a special relationship with China, many Gyorin contacts developed on their own with other countries.

Examples of Gyorin in Action

Here are some examples of how Gyorin worked:

• Ryukyu Kingdom: The Ryukyu Kingdom sent special groups called diplomatic missions to Joseon Korea. King Taejo of Joseon welcomed these missions in the years 1392, 1394, and 1397. This showed a friendly connection between the two kingdoms.
• Siam: Siam also sent diplomatic missions to King Taejo's court in 1393. This was another example of Joseon Korea building relationships with distant countries through the Gyorin policy.

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