Gyeongjong of Goryeo
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| Gyeongjong of Goryeo | |
|---|---|
| Hangul: | 경종 |
| Hanja: | 景宗 |
| Revised Romanization: | Gyeongjong |
| McCune-Reischauer: | Kyŏngjong |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul: | 왕유 |
| Hanja: | 王伷 |
| Revised Romanization: | Wang Yu |
| McCune-Reischauer: | Wang Yu |
| Courtesy name | |
| Hangul: | 장민 |
| Hanja: | 長民 |
| Revised Romanization: | Jangmin |
| McCune-Reischauer: | Changmin |
Gyeongjong of Goryeo (955-981, r. 976-981) was the fifth ruler of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. He was the eldest son of Gwangjong, and was confirmed as Crown Prince in the year of his birth.
Upon rising to the throne, Gyeongjong established the jeonsigwa land-allotment system. Later, according to the Goryeosa, he avoided politics and royalty, and spent his time cavorting with commoners.
