Gyorin was a neutral Confucian term developed in Joseon Korea. It is used in historical contexts. The term is used as a descriptive label for diplomatic relations between Korea and all nations except Imperial China during the Joseon period and earlier.
Gyorin describes a foreign policy. It is about Korea's plans for establishing and maintaining good relations with neighboring countries.
History
The long-term, strategic gyorin policy played out in diplomacy and trade dealings with Jurchen, Japan, the Ryūkyū Kingdom, Siam and others.
Gyorin was applied to a multi-national foreign policy.
Diplomatic relations with China established a context. At the same time, there were many gyorin contacts which developed independently between Korea and other nations, including Diplomatic missions form the Ryūkyū Kingdom which were received by Taejo of Joseon in 1392, 1394 and 1397. Diplomatic missions from Siam which were received in Taejo's court in 1393.