Glossary

Seonjo (reign years)

선조

Term · calendar

The reign years of Seonjo of Joseon (宣祖, 선조), by which Korean sources date 1568–1608: 1568 is Seonjo 1, 1608 Seonjo 41. Seonjo (宣祖, 선조): the years of the reign of Seonjo of Joseon, who came to the throne on 13 July 1567. Korean sources count years by the reigning king (reign years (Korea)): 1577 is Seonjo 10 (선조 10년). His first year is 1568, the year after his accession; the rest of 1567 still counts for his predecessor. Before: Myeongjong. After: Gwanghaegun.