Sahŏnbu

Sahŏnbu (Korean: 사헌부; Hanja: 司憲府; lit. Office of the Inspector-General) was a government office during the Korean Goryeo and Joseon periods. It administered inspections, especially on the Joseon capital Hanyang (Seoul) and periphery. It was also responsible for licensing officials, impeachment and legal inquiries, which also extended to the control of King's relatives. An important duty was to remonstrate with the king.