The Dual Kingship and State Management during the Early period of the Reign of King Sejong
Journal Title: International Journal of Korean History - Year 2005, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
The decision by the third king of the Chosŏn dynasty, King T´aejong, to abdicate after 18 years on the throne paved the way for his own son Sejong to assume the throne. While King Sejong, in his capacity as the 4th king of Chosŏn, managed the state for 32 years, King T´aejong contributed in his own right to the establishment of the royal authority of the newly-founded Chosŏn dynasty. King Sejong, who succeeded King T´aejong, was not only an instrumental figure in terms of the establishment of the culture and institutions of Chosŏn, but also developed the six garrison forts (sagun) and Four Yalu Outposts (yukchin), while also leaving behind great cultural achievements that greatly influenced the development of Korean culture and history, such as the creation of the Han´gŭl (indigenous Korean alphabet) system. The 50- year period during which King T´aejong and King Sejong reigned can thus rightfully be regarded as the most important period in terms of the development of the Chosŏn dynasty.
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Hyeon-gu Min
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