@article{ART003231145},
author={Hyun Lee and Jeong-Hae Park},
title={Structural Interpretation of the Life of Uam Song Si-yeol},
journal={Industry Promotion Research},
issn={2466-1139},
year={2025},
volume={10},
number={3},
pages={305-316},
doi={10.21186/IPR.2025.10.3.305}
TY - JOUR
AU - Hyun Lee
AU - Jeong-Hae Park
TI - Structural Interpretation of the Life of Uam Song Si-yeol
JO - Industry Promotion Research
PY - 2025
VL - 10
IS - 3
PB - Industrial Promotion Institute
SP - 305
EP - 316
SN - 2466-1139
AB - This study analyzes the life of Uam Song Si-yeol, a prominent Confucian scholar of the late Joseon dynasty, through the lens of Four Pillars of Destiny (Myeongri). The research aims to explore the structural patterns underlying his Confucian ideals, political practice, and life trajectory. Song’s natal chart is identified as a “Shikshin-gyeok” (Food God structure) with a Xin Metal day stem. Although the chart requires the complementary influence of Fire and Wood for elemental balance (Johu), such supplementation was not sufficiently realized in his actual fate. This imbalance reflects the tension between his lifelong dedication to ritual and moral principle, and his repeated involvement in political conflicts and exiles. Focusing on the interplay and tension between seasonal balance (Johu) and Ten Gods (Sipseong), this study highlights the dual characteristics of Food God and Hurting Officer manifested in Song’s actions and life. It argues that Myeongri analysis should move beyond rigid structural categorization and incorporate practical expression, life context, and interpreter perspective. The paper ultimately emphasizes the methodological importance of interpretive flexibility and contextual reflection in the structural interpretation of historical figures using Myeongri.
KW - Song Si-yeol;Four Pillars of Destiny;Shikshin-gyeok;Johu;Ten Gods;Structural Interpretation;Confucianism
DO - 10.21186/IPR.2025.10.3.305
ER -
Hyun Lee and Jeong-Hae Park. (2025). Structural Interpretation of the Life of Uam Song Si-yeol. Industry Promotion Research, 10(3), 305-316.
Hyun Lee and Jeong-Hae Park. 2025, "Structural Interpretation of the Life of Uam Song Si-yeol", Industry Promotion Research, vol.10, no.3 pp.305-316. Available from: doi:10.21186/IPR.2025.10.3.305
Hyun Lee, Jeong-Hae Park "Structural Interpretation of the Life of Uam Song Si-yeol" Industry Promotion Research 10.3 pp.305-316 (2025) : 305.
Hyun Lee, Jeong-Hae Park. Structural Interpretation of the Life of Uam Song Si-yeol. 2025; 10(3), 305-316. Available from: doi:10.21186/IPR.2025.10.3.305
Hyun Lee and Jeong-Hae Park. "Structural Interpretation of the Life of Uam Song Si-yeol" Industry Promotion Research 10, no.3 (2025) : 305-316.doi: 10.21186/IPR.2025.10.3.305
Hyun Lee; Jeong-Hae Park. Structural Interpretation of the Life of Uam Song Si-yeol. Industry Promotion Research, 10(3), 305-316. doi: 10.21186/IPR.2025.10.3.305
Hyun Lee; Jeong-Hae Park. Structural Interpretation of the Life of Uam Song Si-yeol. Industry Promotion Research. 2025; 10(3) 305-316. doi: 10.21186/IPR.2025.10.3.305
Hyun Lee, Jeong-Hae Park. Structural Interpretation of the Life of Uam Song Si-yeol. 2025; 10(3), 305-316. Available from: doi:10.21186/IPR.2025.10.3.305
Hyun Lee and Jeong-Hae Park. "Structural Interpretation of the Life of Uam Song Si-yeol" Industry Promotion Research 10, no.3 (2025) : 305-316.doi: 10.21186/IPR.2025.10.3.305
