Joseon · Historical figure
Choe Myeonggil
1586–1647
An official who advocated negotiation with Qing during the Manchu invasion.
Key events
An official who advocated negotiation with Qing during the Manchu invasion. He advocated negotiation to limit destruction and preserve the state.
Legacy
He advocated negotiation to limit destruction and preserve the state. His choice involved responsibility under humiliating conditions, along with difficult compromises.