Yejong of Joseon

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Yejong (Korean: 예종; Hanja: 睿宗; 23 January 1450 – 9 January 1470), personal name Yi Hwang, was the eighth monarch of Joseon. He was the third son of King Sejo and the younger brother of Crown Prince Uigyeong. Too physically ill to properly govern, he died 15 months after acceding to the throne. One of the most prominent incidents during his reign was the trial and death of General Nam I, who was famous for having suppressed Yi Siae's Rebellion alongside General Gang Sun. At the age of 28, Nam I was appointed as minister of war. However, when Yejong took the throne, Yu Chagwang, who was jealous of Nam I, accused him of treason when he found out that the king himself was not fond of the general. Yu also involved Gang Sun and initiated a trial witnessed by Yejong. They were found guilty and executed, while Yu Chagwang was promoted to a high office. After this incident, there were many cases of Yu accusing ministers who were apparently more prestigious than himself.

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