King Jeongjong of Joseon

MedievalEmperorKorea1357 — 1419

Second Joseon king, abdicated after conflict.

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Quick Facts

Born

1357

Died

1419

Country

Korea

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)20

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)34

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score36.4

King Jeongjong of Joseon — Complete Timeline

1398 AD

Participated in Prince's RebellionWar◆ Major

King Jeongjong (then Prince Yi Bang-gwa) supported his father Yi Seong-gye in suppressing the First Prince's Rebellion, a conflict among Yi's sons over succession. The rebellion resulted in the deaths of several princes and weakened the early Joseon court.

RebellionSuccession ConflictJoseon

Impact: nationaldestructive

Ascended Throne as Second Joseon KingPolitical Action◆ Major

King Jeongjong became the second king of Joseon after his father Yi Seong-gye abdicated following the First Prince's Rebellion. His reign was marked by instability and ongoing power struggles among the royal princes.

SuccessionJoseon DynastyAbdication

Impact: national

1399 AD

Moved Capital to GaegyeongPolitical Action

King Jeongjong moved the Joseon capital from Hanyang (Seoul) back to Gaegyeong (Kaesong), the former Goryeo capital, in an attempt to reduce factional tensions. This move was unpopular and was reversed by his successor.

Capital MovePolitical StrategyJoseon

Impact: national

1400 AD

Abdicated in Favor of Yi Bang-wonPolitical Action◆ Major

King Jeongjong abdicated after only two years on the throne, following the Second Prince's Rebellion. He ceded power to his younger brother Yi Bang-won (later King Taejong), who had emerged victorious in the succession struggle.

AbdicationSuccessionPower Struggle

Impact: national