Deokjong, Korean ruler (born 1016)

Deokjong of Goryeo

King of Goryeo from 1031 to 1034

Deokjong, personal name Wang Hŭm, was the 9th king of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. The son of King Hyeonjong, he was confirmed as Crown Prince in 1022. During his reign, the compilation of national histories that was started during King Hyeonjong's reign was completed, and under…