King Jeongjo was a king of [[Joseon Dynasty]] Korea. He was the grandson of [[King Yeongjo]], who he succeeded in [[1776]]. His reign saw a flowering of culture known as the "Korean Renaissance," which began during his grandfather's reign, and continued into his own. | King Jeongjo was a king of [[Joseon Dynasty]] Korea. He was the grandson of [[King Yeongjo]], who he succeeded in [[1776]]. His reign saw a flowering of culture known as the "Korean Renaissance," which began during his grandfather's reign, and continued into his own. |