Banknote South Korea 1000 Won - Yi Hwang - (ND) 2007 - P.57 - Serial BA

Yi Hwang, also known as Yi T'oegye, was a Korean philosopher, scholar, and statesman during the Joseon period. He was born in 1501 and passed away in 1570. Yi Hwang was renowned as one of the greatest Confucian thinkers in Korean history.

He played a crucial role in the development of Neo-Confucian philosophy in Korea. His philosophical ideas focused on morality, ethics, and governance, contributing to defining the ethical and political principles of Korean society at that time.

Yi Hwang was also a respected scholar in literature and calligraphy, further adding to his reputation as a versatile intellectual.

His major works include writings on Confucian philosophy and the study of Confucian Classics. His work, along with that of his contemporary Yi I (Yulgok), deeply influenced Korean thought and culture.

Even today, Yi Hwang is revered in Korea for his wisdom, contributions to Confucian philosophy, and his intellectual legacy that has endured through generations.