Pages 17-34 – Andrew Jackson – ‘The Causes and Aims of Yŏngjo’s Chŏngmihwan’guk

In the seventh month of 1727, Yŏngjo shocked his entire court by removing the Noron (the Old Doctrine) faction and restoring to power the Soron (the Young Doctrine) faction. What was shocking was that Yŏngjo removed a faction that was loyal to his rule, and restored a faction that had campaigned against him and in favour of his brother Kyŏngjong. In addition, within eight months of this Soron rest...