About Hong Yun-sung
Lived 1425 – 1475 (aged 49–50). Hong Yun-sung was a Korean philosopher.
General Hong Yunsŏng (; 1425–October 7, 1475) was a Korean Joseon Dynasty politician and soldier. He was a member of the court of King Sejo, as the Left and Right State Councillor from 1467 to 1469, and the Chief State Councillor from August 1469 to April 1470 .
His birth name was Usŏng , his art names were Yŏnghae , Kyŏnghae , and Kyŏngŭmdang , and his courtesy name was Suong .
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Who was Hong Yun-sung?
Korean Joseon Dynastys politicians, soldier
When was Hong Yun-sung born?
Hong Yun-sung was born in 1425.
When did Hong Yun-sung die?
Hong Yun-sung died in 1475.
What was Hong Yun-sung's occupation?
Hong Yun-sung was a philosopher.
What nationality was Hong Yun-sung?
Hong Yun-sung was Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hong Yun-sung. https://biography.guide/hong-yun-sung/
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