Min Young-hwan
Min Young-hwan 민영환 | |
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Portrait of Min Young Hwan | |
| Minister of Military | |
| In office 12 November 1896 – 19 January 1897 | |
| Monarch | Gojong of Korea |
| Preceded by | Yi Yun-yong |
| Succeeded by | Shim Sang-hun (Acting) |
| Minister of Interior | |
| In office 1 March 1904 – 8 March 1904 | |
| Monarch | Gojong of Korea |
| Preceded by | Shim Sang-hun |
| Succeeded by | Yi Geun-myeong |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 8 March 1904 – 25 May 1904 | |
| Monarch | Gojong of Korea |
| Preceded by | Yi Yong-jik |
| Succeeded by | Yi Jaek-guk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 August 1861 Seoul, Joseon |
| Died | 30 November 1905 (aged 44) Seoul, Korean Empire |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Relations | Younger Brother: Min Yeong-chan |
| Occupation | Korean politician and general |
| Awards | Order of the Golden Ruler (Posthumously) |
| Military service | |
| Years of service | 1896–1905 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Min Young-hwan | |
| Hangul | 민영환 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 閔泳煥 |
| RR | Min Yeonghwan |
| MR | Min Yŏnghwan |
| Art name | |
| Hangul | 계정 |
| Hanja | 桂庭 |
| RR | Gyejeong |
| MR | Kyejŏng |
| Courtesy name | |
| Hangul | 문약 |
| Hanja | 文若 |
| RR | Munyak |
| MR | Munyak |
| Posthumous name | |
| Hangul | 충정 |
| Hanja | 忠正 |
| RR | Chungjeong |
| MR | Ch'ungjŏng |
Min Yeong-hwan (Korean: 민영환; Hanja: 閔泳煥; 7 August 1861 – 30 November 1905) was a politician, diplomat, and general of the Korean Empire and known as a conservative proponent for reform. He was born in Seoul into the powerful Yeoheung Min clan which Heungseon Daewongun hated, and committed suicide as an act of resistance against the Eulsa Treaty imposed by Japan on Korea. He is remembered today for his efforts on behalf of Korean independence in the waning days of the Joseon period.