Deokjong of Goryeo

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Deokjong of Goryeo
Hangul 덕종 Hanja 德宗 Revised Romanization Deokjong McCune-Reischauer Tŏkjong
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.

[edit] 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