- Deokjong of Goryeo
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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
HyeonjongRulers of Korea
(Goryeo Dynasty)
1031–1034Succeeded by
JeongjongCategories:- Goryeo rulers
- 1016 births
- 1034 deaths
- 11th-century monarchs in Asia
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