Six Ministries of Joseon

Six Ministries of Joseon
Hangul
육조
Hanja
六曹
RRYukjo
MRYukcho

The Six Ministries of Joseon (Korean육조; Hanja六曹) were the major executive bodies of the Korean Joseon Dynasty. They included ministries of Personnel (Ijo), Taxation (Hojo), Rites (Yejo), Military Affairs (Byeongjo), Punishments (Hyeongjo), and Public works (Gongjo).