Glossary

Seongjong of Goryeo (reign years)

성종

Term · calendar

The reign years of King Seongjong of Goryeo (成宗, 성종), by which Korean histories date 982–997: 982 is Seongjong 1, 997 Seongjong 16. Seongjong (成宗, 성종): the years of the reign of King Seongjong of Goryeo. The Goryeosa, the history of Goryeo, dates events by the reigning king’s year (reign years (Korea)): 991 is Seongjong 10 (성종 10년). The year of the accession, 982, counts as the first year. Before: Gyeongjong. After: Mokjong.