Pak Yung-hio (1861 – 21 September 1939) was a Korean politician of the Joseon Dynasty period, enlightenment activist, diplomat and pro-Japanese collaborator. Park was one of the organizers of the Gapsin coup of 1884, in which progressive political elements attempted to overthrow the conservative Korean government. His courtesy name was Chungo, Hyeonhyeongeosa, and he later held the title of Count of Geumryung. Park was the son-in-law of King Cheoljong, the 25th king of the Joseon Dynasty.
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1861 Kwangju, Gyunggi, Korea
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21 September 1939 (aged 78) (now Seoul, South Korea)
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