Tongguk t'onggam
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The Tongguk t'onggam, is a chronicle of the early history of Korea compiled by Sŏ Kŏjŏng and other scholars in the 15th century. Originally commissioned by King Sejo in 1446, it was completed under th
Several volumes of the Tongguk t'onggam
Seongjong of Joseon
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Seongjong, personal name Yi Hyeol, was the ninth monarch of Joseon. The younger son of Crown Prince Uigyeong and a grandson of King Sejo, he ascended to the throne upon the death of his sickly uncle,
Tongguk t'onggam
…by Sŏ Kŏjŏng (1420–1488) and other scholars in the 15th century. Originally commissioned by King Sejo in 1446, it was completed under the reign of Seongjong of Joseon, in 1485. The official Ch'oe Pu was one of the scholars who helped compile and edit the work. The earlier works on which it may have been based have…
Taesil (placental burial chamber) of King Seongjong
Gyeongbok gung palace 05