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◼︎ Let's look at the process by which the wealthy interpreters of the Joseon Dynasty accumulated their wealth. Interpreters were able to accumulate wealth through intermediary trade between China and Japan, and Byeon Seung-eop, a member of the interpreter family in the 17th century, was one of the wealthiest people at the time. Thanks to this wealth and fame, interpreters tried to pass their positions on to their children. Let's look at the admissions and curriculum of the foreign language education institution, Saekyokwon, and the background of how interpreters of the late Joseon Dynasty emerged as a force for social reform. History Special Episode 76 - Interpreters of the Joseon Dynasty were the wealthiest people (July 8, 2000) http://history.kbs.co.kr/