The government officials were ranked in 18 levels, ranging from first senior rank (정1품, 正一品) down to ninth junior rank (종9품, 從九品) based on seniority and promotion, which was achieved through the royal decree based on examination or recommendation.
Para pejabat pemerintah memiliki 18 tingkat, mulai dari peringkat senior pertama (정1품, 正一品) turun ke peringkat junior kesembilan (종9품, 從九品) berdasarkan senioritas dan promosi, yang dicapai melalui dekret kerajaan berdasarkan pemeriksaan atau rekomendasi.