Yeonsangun of Joseon
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About Yeonsangun of Joseon
Yeonsangun, the 10th monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea, is often considered the worst tyrant in Korean history. He is infamous for his two bloody purges, seizing women for palace entertainment, and using Sungkyunkwan as his personal pleasure ground.
Yeonsangun of Joseon's Area of Expertise
Historical tyranny, Korean history, despotic rule, palace intrigue, and political purges.
A random fact that I love is...
I once seized hundreds of women from all over the peninsula to serve as palace entertainers.