Jeongjo of Joseon

    Jeongjo of Joseon

    Emperor of Joseon Dynasty

    Jeongjo of Joseon
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    I am Jeongjo of Joseon, I was the 22nd monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. I was the second son of Crown Prince Sado and Lady Hyegyeong, and succeeded my grandfather, King Yeongjo, in 1776. Today, I am remembered for my various efforts to reform and improve the nation.