Yu Ja-gwang | |
Hangul | 유자광 |
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Hanja | 柳子光 |
Revised Romanization | Yu Jagwang |
McCune–Reischauer | Yu Chagwang |
Courtesy name | |
Hangul | 우후 |
Hanja | 于後 |
Revised Romanization | Uhu |
McCune–Reischauer | Uhu |
Yu Jagwang or Yu Chagwang (Korean: 유자광; Hanja: 柳子光, 1439 – June 15, 1512) was a Korean Joseon Dynasty politician, soldier and writer. Born as the son of a yangban father and a concubine, he was one of the few secondary sons who served in high government offices during the Joseon dynasty.[1] His courtesy name was Uhu (우후; 于後). His prime political rival was Kim Chong-jik.