Yu Ja-gwang

Yu Ja-gwang
Hangul
유자광
Hanja
柳子光
Revised RomanizationYu Jagwang
McCune–ReischauerYu Chagwang
Courtesy name
Hangul
우후
Hanja
于後
Revised RomanizationUhu
McCune–ReischauerUhu

Yu Jagwang or Yu Chagwang (Korean유자광; 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.

  1. ^ Peterson, Mark Arlen (1987). "Women, Marriage, Concubinage and Sŏja: Problems and alternatives in Questions of Heirship". The Mid Yi Dynasty Transformation Of The Korean Family And Lineage: An Examination Of Adoption And Inheritance Practices (PhD thesis). ISBN 979-8-6431-0083-6. ProQuest 303557557. Retrieved June 15, 2023.