About Song Hŭigyŏng
Lived 1376 – 1446 (aged 69–70). Song Hŭigyŏng was a Korean diplomat.
Song Hŭigyŏng (; 1376–1446) was a Korean scholar-official of the Joseon period in the 15th century.
He was also diplomat and ambassador, representing Joseon interests in the Hoeryesa (diplomatic mission) to the Ashikaga shogunate in Japan.
1419–1420 mission to Japan King Sejong dispatched a diplomatic mission to Japan in 1419–1420. This embassy to court of Ashikaga Yoshimasa in Kamakura was led by Song Hŭigyŏng. Its purpose was to respond to a message sent to the Joseon court by the Japanese shogun.
The Japanese hosts may have construed this mission as tending to confirm a Japanocentric world order. Song Hŭigyŏng's actions were more narrowly focused in negotiating protocols for Joseon-Japan diplomatic relations.
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Who was Song Hŭigyŏng?
Korean diplomat
When was Song Hŭigyŏng born?
Song Hŭigyŏng was born in 1376 in Yeonsan-myeon.
When did Song Hŭigyŏng die?
Song Hŭigyŏng died in 1446 in Bongsan-myeon.
What was Song Hŭigyŏng's occupation?
Song Hŭigyŏng was a diplomat.
What nationality was Song Hŭigyŏng?
Song Hŭigyŏng was Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Song Hŭigyŏng. https://biography.guide/song-huigyong/
MLA: "Song Hŭigyŏng." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/song-huigyong/.
Chicago: "Song Hŭigyŏng." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/song-huigyong/.
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