Seonjo of Joseon, King of Joseon (died 1608)

Seonjo of Joseon

King of Joseon from 1567 to 1608

Seonjo, personal name Yi Yeon, was the 14th monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was known for promoting Confucianism and attempting reforms at the beginning of his reign. However, he later gained infamy from the political discord and his incompetent leadership during the…