Min Yeong-chan

Min Yeong-chan (3 December 1873 – 16 November 1950), was scion of the powerful Min clan of the late Joseon period in Korea. Along with his elder brother Min Yeong-hwan, Yeong-chan served in a number of official positions towards the end of the Joseon dynasty. In 1900, he served as a Korean commissioner to the Paris Universal Exposition.

Early life and education Min Yeong-chan was born on 3 December 1873 into the Yeoheung Min clan to Min Gyeom-ho and Lady Seo. He was the younger brother of Min Yeong-hwan. The Min clan rose to great prominence and power with its royal alliance. As such, Min Yeong-chan received the best education studying alongside the future Emperor Sunjong.

For the Independence Club, Min was a favored politician. When he was appointed as the Vice Minister of Education, Philip Jaisohn assessed him as a helpful official with valuable experiences abroad.

Career In 1889, Min passed the national civil service exam and was then named to an official position in the Hongmungwan (홍문관, 弘文館), of Office of Special Advisors. In 1897, he was named vice-president of the Hanseong Bank Corporation. In 1900, Min served as royal commissioner to the Paris Universal Exposition.

He was promoted to Major General on 16 July 1904.

In April to May 1910, Min visited Japan for 20 days. from Korea Son - Min Jun-sik (민준식; 1893–1933) Daughter-in-law - Lady Yun (윤씨; 1892 - 1947) Adoptive Grandson - Min Byeong-ik (민병익; 1917 - ?); son of Min Hong-sik Son - Min Hong-sik (민홍식, 閔弘植; 1895–1956) Daughter-in-law - Lady Hwang of the Changwon Hwang clan (창원 황씨, 昌原 黃氏; 5 December 1894 – 22 May 1914); Min Hong-sik's first wife Daughter-in-law - Lady Yi (이씨) (1897 - ?) Grandson - Min Byeong-ik (민병익) (1917 - ?) Granddaughter - Lady Min (민씨) (1920 - ?) Daughter - Lady Min (민씨; 1901 - ?) Son-in-law - Seo Jeong-ik (서정식; 1901–?) Granddaughter - Lady Seo (서씨) Lady Meiri of the Hu clan (후메이리, 胡美梨); from China