The Joseon Renaissance

Season 12, Episode 8: The Joseon Renaissance
A portrait of King Yeongjo, who ably governed the nation in the aftermath of the Yi-Injwa’s Rebellion. Source: Public Domain
A portrait of Crown Prince Sado, whose abusive actions led to his murder by his father, King Yeongjo. Source: Public Domain
A portrait of King Jeongjo, who succeeded his grandfather King Yeongjo and spent much of his reign trying unsuccessfully to prove that his father Crown Prince Sado was wrongfully accused. Source: Public Domain
A photo of Hwaesong Fortress, which was built by King Jeongjo to honor his biological father Crown Prince Sado. Source: KIMJUNGWOOK, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A portrait of King Heonjong, whose reign represented a power shift in Korean politics. He ascended at a young age and his grandmother served as regent, ruling even after he had become an adult. This trend would continue for some time. Source: Public Domain