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King Chŏngjo's adjudication of the 1791 Chinsan Incident forged a hybrid of Ming legal practices and Korean characteristics by strictly adhering to written laws, invoking Korean-invented statutes, and manipulating the definition of 'perverse teaching' to navigate factional strife and anti-Catholicism. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The aim is to analyze the legal implications of the Chinsan Incident of 1791 and its reflection of Ming legal practices in Korea.

May 20, 2026Sungkyun Journal of East Asian StudiesOpen Access

Suppressing Domestic Heresy and the Border-Crossing of Ming Legal Practice with Korean Characteristics: The Chinsan Incident of 1791

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The aim is to analyze the legal implications of the Chinsan Incident of 1791 and its reflection of Ming legal practices in Korea.
Reevaluation of the Chinsan Incident's historical context
Analysis of legal reasoning by Chosŏn ruling elites
Exploration of King Chŏngjo's adjudication process
King Chŏngjo adhered strictly to written laws in his judgment, emphasizing legal formalism.
Manipulation of the term 'perverse teaching' influenced the outcome of the case.
The incident illustrates a blend of Korean legal characteristics with Ming practices, shaping responses to Catholic-related legal issues.

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This article reexamines the Chinsan Incident, exploring legal practices influenced by Ming laws in Korea, suggesting profound historical connections.

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M J Lee (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d4f34f03e14405aa9a6be https://doi.org/10.1215/15982661-12288601

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This article reexamines the Chinsan Incident, exploring legal practices influenced by Ming laws in Korea, suggesting profound historical connections.

Suppressing Domestic Heresy and the Border-Crossing of Ming Legal Practice with Korean Characteristics: The Chinsan Incident of 1791

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Suppressing Domestic Heresy and the Border-Crossing of Ming Legal Practice with Korean Characteristics: The Chinsan Incident of 1791

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