Six Ministries of Joseon

Six Ministries of Joseon
Hangul
육조
Hanja
Revised RomanizationYukjo
McCune–ReischauerYukcho

The Six Ministries of Joseon (Korean: 육조; Hanja: 六曹) were the major executive bodies of the Korean Joseon Dynasty. They included ministries of Personnel (Ijo), Taxation (Hojo), Rites (Yejo), Military Affairs (Byeongjo), Punishments (Hyeongjo), and Public works (Gongjo).