@article{ART003202337},
author={Liu Runze},
title={The Interpersonal Relationships and Identity of Chosŏn Interpreter during the Early Qing through Yi Il-sŏn},
journal={Journal of Manchurian Studies},
issn={1738-3668},
year={2025},
number={39},
pages={83-108}
TY - JOUR
AU - Liu Runze
TI - The Interpersonal Relationships and Identity of Chosŏn Interpreter during the Early Qing through Yi Il-sŏn
JO - Journal of Manchurian Studies
PY - 2025
VL - null
IS - 39
PB - The Manchurian Studies Association
SP - 83
EP - 108
SN - 1738-3668
AB - As a prominent Chosŏn interpreter active during the Shunzhi and Kangxi reigns of Qing China, Yi Il-sŏn was repeatedly dispatched to Chosŏn Korea in official roles such as tongguan, tidu, and laiziguan. He cultivated extensive personal networks within Korea and often leveraged his position to assist relatives and acquaintances. He particularly maintained close ties with interpreters of Chosŏn Sayŏkwan, fostering frequent exchange and sustained contact. Although an official of the Qing Empire and a bannerman acculturated into Manchu society, Yi retained a profound sense of identity as a Korean, providing counsel, intelligence, and support to the Chosŏn court. He wielded considerable influence as the leader of Chosǒn interpreters in the still-fragile Qing-Chosŏn diplomatic relationship, helping the Chosŏn court reverse several unfavorable situations. Perceptions of Yi within Chosŏn officialdom were contradictory or ambivalent. While some criticized him as self-serving and driven by greed, others recognized him as a valuable collaborator and intermediary.
KW - Yi Il-sŏn;Chosŏn interpreter;Korean bannermen;interpreter
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Liu Runze. (2025). The Interpersonal Relationships and Identity of Chosŏn Interpreter during the Early Qing through Yi Il-sŏn. Journal of Manchurian Studies, 39, 83-108.
Liu Runze. 2025, "The Interpersonal Relationships and Identity of Chosŏn Interpreter during the Early Qing through Yi Il-sŏn", Journal of Manchurian Studies, no.39, pp.83-108.
Liu Runze "The Interpersonal Relationships and Identity of Chosŏn Interpreter during the Early Qing through Yi Il-sŏn" Journal of Manchurian Studies 39 pp.83-108 (2025) : 83.
Liu Runze. The Interpersonal Relationships and Identity of Chosŏn Interpreter during the Early Qing through Yi Il-sŏn. 2025; 39 : 83-108.
Liu Runze. "The Interpersonal Relationships and Identity of Chosŏn Interpreter during the Early Qing through Yi Il-sŏn" Journal of Manchurian Studies no.39(2025) : 83-108.
Liu Runze. The Interpersonal Relationships and Identity of Chosŏn Interpreter during the Early Qing through Yi Il-sŏn. Journal of Manchurian Studies, 39, 83-108.
Liu Runze. The Interpersonal Relationships and Identity of Chosŏn Interpreter during the Early Qing through Yi Il-sŏn. Journal of Manchurian Studies. 2025; 39 83-108.
Liu Runze. The Interpersonal Relationships and Identity of Chosŏn Interpreter during the Early Qing through Yi Il-sŏn. 2025; 39 : 83-108.
Liu Runze. "The Interpersonal Relationships and Identity of Chosŏn Interpreter during the Early Qing through Yi Il-sŏn" Journal of Manchurian Studies no.39(2025) : 83-108.
