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Legacy of King Sejo's Reforms and Consolidation under King Seongjong (1470s)

Type Event Region Asia Time 1471–1480

In the 1470s, the Joseon dynasty under King Seongjong (Yi Hyeol) continued and adjusted the political reforms established during King Sejo's reign (1…

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  1. 1471–1474Hanseong · SeoulAfter seizing the throne through the Gyuhyo Restoration, King Sejo (Yi Ryu) implemented reforms: strengthening the king's direct control over the Six Ministries, compiling the Gyeongguk Daejeon, and reforming military households and the land system. The early Seongjong reign continued to use this framework.
  2. 1475–1478Hanseong · SeoulKing Seongjong regulated the selection of officials through the civil service examinations, expanded civil officials' participation in governance, and curbed the monopolistic power of descendants of meritorious officials from the Restoration. Sarim forces gradually rose, and the power balance between them and meritorious officials and veteran generals became the focus of court politics.
  3. 1471–1480Beijing · Beijing MunicipalityKorea continued its tributary and investiture relationship with the Ming dynasty, regularly sending envoys to the capital. Domestic reforms and foreign tributary relations proceeded in parallel, maintaining Korea's position within the East Asian tributary order.

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