Joseon
1776년정치
King Jeongjo: Gyujanggak Royal Library and Jangyongyeong Royal Guard
King Jeongjo, upon ascending the throne, expanded the Gyujanggak royal library to cultivate talented officials and established the Jangyongyeong royal guard to reinforce royal authority.
Key developments
- 1776년Establishment of Gyujanggak and Scholar Training
Jeongjo expanded Gyujanggak as a royal academic institute and retrained young officials through the Chogye Scholar System.
- 1793년Creation of Jangyongyeong
Jeongjo established the Jangyongyeong royal guard unit to provide independent military support for royal authority.
- 1796년Completion of Hwaseong Fortress
Using a pulley device designed by Jeong Yak-yong, Hwaseong Fortress was completed as the political and commercial hub of Jeongjo's reform.
- 문체·서적 정책Book Compilation and Literary Style Reform
Jeongjo compiled numerous books and launched a literary style reform to correct the writing style of scholar-officials.
Related figures
King JeongjoChae Jegong
Related places
창덕궁수원화성