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Kim Gi-su

First envoy (susinsa) to Japan in 1876, who recorded the journey in Ildong giyu

After the Treaty of Ganghwa he was sent to Japan in 1876 as the first envoy (susinsa) at Japan's request. He observed the institutions and new technology of Meiji Japan and reported to Gojong on his return, recording what he saw in the Ildong giyu.

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    1876First Mission of Envoys to Japandiplomat

    After the Treaty of Ganghwa, Kim Gi-su went to Japan as envoy (susinsa) and toured Meiji Japan’s modern institutions, recording them in Ildong giyu.