Chungjeong (9 January 1338 – 23 March 1352, r. 1348–1351), born Wang Jeo (왕저; 王㫝), also known by his Mongolian name Chosgen Dorji (迷思監朶兒只), was the 30th ruler of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. He was enthroned at the age of 12.
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Biography
During King Chungjeong's brief reign, the politics of the court were controlled by powerful relatives of the royal family, including his mother's relative Yun Si-u and the retainer Bae Jeon. In addition, the country endured heavy Wokou raids beginning in 1349.
King Chungjeong's uncle Wang Gi secured imperial favor and married a Yuan daughter, Princess Noguk. Shortly thereafter King Chungjeong was deposed, and Wang Gi ascended the throne as King Gongmin.
Family
Father: Chunghye of Goryeo
Grandfather: Chungsuk of Goryeo
Grandmother: Queen Gongwon of the Namyang Hong clan
Mother: Royal Consort Hui of the Papyeong Yun clan
Grandfather: Yun Gye-jong
Grandmother: Lady, of the Yeoheung Min clan (부인 여흥 민씨)
Illegitimate son: Wang Je (왕제)
In popular culture
Portrayed by Choi Young-joo in the 2005–2006 MBC TV series Shin Don.
Portrayed by Choi Won-hong in the 2012 SBS TV series Faith.