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The term "Yeonhaengsa" refers to the diplomatic missions sent from Joseon to the Qing Dynasty. Since they typically departed in late October or early November and arrived in Yanqing (present-day Beijing) around the time of the lunar winter solstice, they are also commonly called "Dongjisa." In fact, diplomatic missions frequently appear in dramas and movies. They often appear briefly as plot devices necessary for the protagonists' exploits, or occasionally as lighthearted elements, such as the
Lee Ki-kyung: The Story of Beijing in 1756
"Stories of Beijing in 1756" is a type of travelogue that translates and adds commentary to *Eumbinghaengjeongnyeok* by Moksan Yi Gi-gyeong, a Confucian scholar of the late Joseon Dynasty during the reign of King Yeongjo. This book provides a detailed record of the political trends of the Qing Dynasty under the rule of the Qianlong Emperor and various aspects of Chinese society centered on Beijing. It also includes interesting stories seen and heard in downtown Beijing and at various travel destinations.
Korean title: 1756년의 북경이야기
Korean author: 이기경
Korean publisher: 교육과학사
ISBN-13: 9788925410180
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The term "Yeonhaengsa" refers to the diplomatic missions sent from Joseon to the Qing Dynasty. Since they typically departed in late October or early November and arrived in Yanqing (present-day Beijing) around the time of the lunar winter solstice, they are also commonly called "Dongjisa." In fact, diplomatic missions frequently appear in dramas and movies. They often appear briefly as plot devices necessary for the protagonists' exploits, or occasionally as lighthearted elements, such as the
