Deokjong of Goryeo

Deokjong of Goryeo
Hangul	덕종
Hanja	德宗
Revised Romanization	Deokjong
McCune–Reischauer	Tŏkchong
Birth name
Hangul	왕흠
Hanja	王欽
Revised Romanization	Wang Heum
McCune–Reischauer	Wang Hŭm
Courtesy name
Hangul	원량
Hanja	元良
Revised Romanization	Wollyang
McCune–Reischauer	Wŏllyang

Deokjong of Goryeo (1016–1034) (r. 1031–1034) was the 9th ruler of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. The son of Hyeonjong, he was confirmed as Crown Prince in 1022. During his reign, the national histories begun under his father were completed, and the construction of the long Cheolli Jangseong wall began.

After ascending the throne in 1031, Deokjong requested that the Khitan return their Goryeo prisoners and pull back from the Yalu River. After this request was refused, he turned to fortifying the northern frontier.

See also

• List of Korean monarchs#Goryeo
• List of Goryeo people
• List of Korea-related topics

Preceded by Hyeonjong

Rulers of Korea (Goryeo Dynasty) 1031–1034

Succeeded by Jeongjong