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「Seoyu Gyeonmun」 Yu Gil-jun

Humanities ScholarKR1856 — 1914

Late Joseon dynasty government official, enlightenment thinker, and educator who authored Seoyu Gyeonmun to introduce Western civilization and participated in founding the Independence Club.

“Though I left the Seoyu Gyeonmun for the sleeping Joseon, I merely remained a lonely pioneer of enlightenment who cut off his topknot first.”

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“Though I left the Seoyu Gyeonmun for the sleeping Joseon, I merely remained a lonely pioneer of enlightenment who cut off his topknot first.”

Greeting

“Civilization means reaching the height of goodness and beauty in all things.”
“I will plant in this land what I saw and learned in the West.”
“Without true enlightenment, there is no future for Joseon.”

Roll Call

“I have returned from the journey of the Western Observations. I am ready.”
“I shall convey my intent in mixed Korean and Chinese script.”
“It is time to raise the grade of civilization.”

Deploy

“Open the doors of the old system!”
“Plant the banner of true enlightenment!”
“Lay the foundations of a constitution!”

Victory

“The seed of civilization has finally sprouted.”
“Western law and the Korean spirit won together.”
“The spirit of independence has led the victory.”

Draw

“Half-civilization is no civilization.”
“Education and trade must be expanded further.”
“We must not settle for civilization in name only.”

Defeat

“Joseon was late — the principle was not wrong.”
“The path of enlightenment is hard, but we cannot stop.”
“I trust that future scholars will carry on.”

Strike

“Tear down the wall of conservatism!”
“Break through with the new code!”
“Hurl the spark of enlightenment!”
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Overview

High intellect combined with strong diligence formed a civilizational-translator intellectual who produced Korea's first systematic account of Western culture. Progressive disposition and optimistic modernization belief led to participation in the Gabo Reform, while high courage and boldness enabled the pioneering act of being the first Korean to study in the United States.

Core Abilities

Command
62
Martial
28
Intellect
88
Charm
68

Inner Virtues

Temperance
63
Diligence
85
Reflection
80
Courage
75

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
55
Benevolence
67
Fairness
65
Humility
52

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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