Category
page 1Government agencies of Goryeo
Three Departments and Six Ministries
main central administrative structure adopted in China during its imperial period
Department of State Affairs
ministry of imperial China; one of Three Departments and Six Ministries
Saheonbu
Sahŏnbu () was a government office during the Korean Goryeo and Joseon periods. It administered inspections, especially on the Joseon capital Hanyang (Seoul) and periphery. It was also responsible for licensing officials, impeachment and legal inquiries, which also extended to the control of King's relatives. An important duty was to remonstrate with the king.
Three offices of Joseon
collective name for three government offices in Joseon Dynasty that provided checks and balance of the officials
Sanguiwon
Sangŭiwŏn () was a Joseon government department in charge of the royal attire. Before the foundation of the Joseon dynasty, the Goryeo dynasty also set up a similar department, which was called "Sanguiguk". The name, however, continued to transform during the late Goryeo period.