Accession of Munjong

Timeline

1. 1450Hanseong · KoreaOn the day of Sejong's death, Crown Prince Yi Hyang ascended the throne according to ritual, changing the era name to Gyeongtai; the nation entered mourning, and envoys near and far learned of the change of king in Joseon.
2. 1450Gyeongbokgung, Hanseong · KoreaAfter the mourning period ended, Munjong held court, retained Sejong-era personnel patterns, sent envoys to notify the Ming of the new king's accession, and stabilized the situation at home and abroad.