Andrej Plenkovic vs Kim Yuk

Plenkovic was appointed as the Prime Minister of Croatia, leading a coalition government of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) and the Bridge of Independent Lists (Most). His government focused on economic recovery, tax reform, and EU integration.

Under Plenkovic's leadership, Croatia held the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU. The presidency managed the EU's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the adoption of the NextGenerationEU recovery fund.

Plenkovic was re-elected as Prime Minister after the HDZ won the parliamentary election. He formed a new government with the support of minority parties, continuing his focus on economic recovery and EU funds.

Under Plenkovic's government, Croatia adopted the euro as its official currency, replacing the kuna. This was a major step in economic integration with the EU, facilitating trade and travel.

Kim Yuk compiled the Jibong Yuseol, an encyclopedia covering geography, customs, and practical knowledge. The work reflected his interest in practical learning (sirhak) and contributed to the intellectual movement of the late Joseon period.

Kim Yuk served as Hojo Panseo (Minister of Finance), where he implemented fiscal reforms including the copper coinage and tax simplification. His policies helped stabilize the Joseon economy after the Manchu invasions.

Kim Yuk proposed and implemented the minting of the Sangpyeong Tongbo, the first standardized copper coinage in Joseon Korea. This reform aimed to stabilize the economy, facilitate trade, and replace barter and cloth currency.

Kim Yuk advocated for the Daedongbeop, a tax reform that replaced multiple local tribute taxes with a single rice tax. This simplified the tax system and reduced corruption, though full implementation took decades.