About “Jibong yuseol”
Chibong Yusŏl is a Korean encyclopedia written by Yi Sugwang during the mid-Joseon period. It was published in 1614 under the reign of King Gwanghaegun. Yi Sugwang was a silhak scholar and a military officer. The title of the work comes from his pen name, Chibong, and "yusŏl," which means "topical discourses" in Korean. The book is a compilation of practical knowledge and discussions on various subjects. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.