Gyorin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gyorin |
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| Hangul | 교린 정책 |
| Hanja | 交隣政策 |
| Revised Romanization | kyorin chŏngch'aek |
| McCune–Reischauer | gyorin jeongchaek |
Gyorin was a neutral Confucian term developed in Joseon Korea. It is used in historical contexts. The term is used as a descriptive label for diplomatic relations between Korea and all nations except Imperial China during the Joseon period and earlier.
Gyorin describes a foreign policy. It is about Korea's plans for establishing and maintaining good relations with neighboring countries.
History
The long-term, strategic gyorin policy played out in diplomacy and trade dealings with Jurchen, Japan, the Ryūkyū Kingdom, Siam and others.
Gyorin was applied to a multi-national foreign policy.
Diplomatic relations with China established a context. At the same time, there were many gyorin contacts which developed independently between Korea and other nations, including
- Diplomatic missions form the Ryūkyū Kingdom which were received by Taejo of Joseon in 1392, 1394 and 1397.
- Diplomatic missions from Siam which were received in Taejo's court in 1393.
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