Hwangbo In

Hwangbo In
Hangul 황보인
Hanja 皇甫仁
Revised Romanization Hwangbo In
McCune–Reischauer Hwangbo In
Pen name
Hangul 지봉
Hanja 芝峰
Revised Romanization Jibong
McCune–Reischauer Chibong
Courtesy name
Hangul 사겸
Hanja 四兼
Revised Romanization Sagyeom
McCune–Reischauer Sagyŏm
This is a Korean name; the family name is Hwangbo.

Hwangbo In (died 1453) was a Joseon Dynasty politician who was Prime Minister or Chief State Councillor from 1450 to 1453 during the era of King Munjong and King Danjong. As the King Danjong was 12 years old when the latter succeeded as King, Hwangbo In and his ally, Left State Councillor or Vice Prime Minister, General Kim Jongseo extended their powers during the court and so, Grand Prince Suyang produced a coup d'état and killed Hwangbo In, Kim Jongseo and their allies.

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