Yi Yong-ik | |
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| Korean Minister of Military (23rd) | |
| Monarch | Gojong |
| Preceded by | Min Young-Cheol |
| Succeeded by | Yun Ung-nyeol |
| Minister of Currency | |
| Monarch | Gojong |
| Preceded by | Shim Sang-hun |
| Succeeded by | Bak Jeongyang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1854 Myongchon County, Hamgyong Province, Joseon |
| Died | 1907 (aged 52-53) Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
| Profession | Official |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Korean Empire |
| Branch/service | Imperial Korean Army |
| Years of service | 1901–1907 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
Yi Yong-ik (Korean: 이용익; Hanja: 李容翊; 6 January 1854 – 1907) was an official, and politician of the Korean Empire. As an official, Yi was very interested in education. He established Bosung College, which later became Korea University.[1] As an officer he was also a lieutenant general of the Imperial Korean Army.
- ^ "고려대 설립자는 김성수 아닌 이용익". 고대신문 (in Korean). 2005-03-22. Retrieved 2022-01-29.