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Yuk Yi
1438–1498
A Joseon-era scholar-official and writer, he moved through high government posts while building a reputation for sharp administration and lively literary talent. He is also remembered for works such as the collected writings Cheongpajip and the tale collection Cheongpageukdam.
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Korean folk tales : Imps, ghosts and fairies
by Pang Im, Yuk Yi
About the author
Born in 1438, this Korean author and official came from the Goseong Yi clan. He passed the civil examinations in the 15th century and rose through a long career in government, serving in posts connected with the court, provincial administration, and key ministries during the reigns of King Sejo, King Yejong, King Seongjong, and Yeonsangun.
Contemporary reference sources describe him as capable, energetic, and gifted in poetry and prose. Alongside his official career, he left behind literary works including Cheongpajip and Cheongpageukdam, which help preserve his place in Korean literary history as more than simply a court official.
He died in 1498. Even in a life shaped by public service, he stands out as a figure whose writing and statecraft developed side by side.