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paddle are dismissed from their current office and transferred to differ-
ent posts.’
“Hence, the offenses committed by the officials who are above rank 6
should first be investigated in order to determine their gravity, and if they
exceed offenses subject to a beating with a heavy paddle (changhyŏng), the
offenders should be reported to the king and their appointment certificates
revoked after interrogation. For offenses subject to a beating with a light
paddle (t’aehyŏng), however, the revocation of their appointment certifi-
cates should not be allowed. In this case, an official letter is to be sent to the
offender to inquire about the nature and details of the offenses as well as the
motives. Then the records should be submitted to the Privy Council, and
the Privy Council in turn determines the gravity of the offenses and sends
its findings to the Capital Constabulary. Then the Capital Constabulary
should carry out the punishment of a beating with a light paddle and have
the offender return to his current post.” The king followed the advice.
22nd Day (Sinmi)
On the occasion of the Chinese emperor’s birthday, the king performed a
celebratory ceremony and held a banquet for participating officials. The
crown prince presented a cup of wine to the king, and the officials shouted,
“Long live the king!” The king said, “It is the imperial birthday today. Is it,
then, appropriate for you to wish me a long life on this day? It makes me feel
very sorry and uncomfortable. I want you to stop expressing such senti-
ments from now on.”
23 (Imsin)
Kim Chagwi, the son of Kim Chŏksŏn,^17 discussant of the Security Council,
requested that he be allowed to go to Dengzhou, China, to collect the
remains of his father. The government provided him with an interpreter.
24th Day (Kyeyu)
The king paid a visit to Chin’gwan Monastery and returned the following
day after staying overnight in the Western Suburbs (Sŏgyo).
- Kim Chŏksŏn, an envoy to China, was drowned in the sea near Dengzhou during his
diplomatic mission.
