Hwang Yun-gil

Hwang Yun-gil (; 1536–?), also known as Hwang Yun'gil, was a Korean diplomat and ambassador of the Joseon period. He was a member of the Western faction in the court. He represented Joseon's interests in a Joseon Tongsinsa (goodwill diplomatic mission) to Sengoku Japan under the control of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

1590 mission to Japan Between 1590 and 1591, King Seonjo of Joseon sent a mission to Japan led by Hwang Yun-gil, accompanied by Kim Sŏngil and Heo Seong. The chronology of this diplomatic embassy encompassed: September 1589 (22nd year of King Seonjo's rule: Gimi year): Dispatch of tongsinsa to Japan decided upon by the Joseon court. In 1607, Hwang Yun-gil was the main envoy; and he was accompanied by Kim Sŏngil, who was the vice-ambassador, and Hŏ Son, who was the document official.