Glossary

Munjong (reign years)

문종

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The reign years of King Munjong of Joseon (文宗, 문종), by which Korean sources date 1451–1452: 1451 is Munjong 1, 1452 Munjong 2. Munjong (文宗, 문종): the years of the reign of King Munjong of Joseon. Korean sources of the Joseon period count years by the reigning king (reign years (Korea)): 1452 is Munjong 2 (문종 2년). The year of the accession, 1451, counts as the first year. Before: Sejong. After: Danjong.