King Jeongjo
Korean King (Joseon)
22nd Joseon dynasty King of Korea who commissioned the martial manual Muyedobotongji in 1790.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth10/28/1752
Date of Death8/18/1800
Era18th century
Country of Origin
Korea
KoreaRank / TitleInitiator of Muyedobotongji
Active Years1776–1800
Biography
King Jeongjo commissioned the compilation of Muyedobotongji in 1790. Illustrated by Kim Hong-do, it systematically preserved 24 armed and unarmed martial disciplines.