Jeong Dojeon (정도전) (1342-1398) was a prominent Korean scholar during the late Goryeo to the early Joseon periods. Also known by his pen name, Sambong (삼봉), he was one of the key figures in creating the Joseon Dynasty in 1392.
He helped solve the problems plaguing the Goryeo society and laid the groundwork for the Joseon Dynasty. He replaced Buddhism with Confucianism, moved the capital to Hanyang (present-day Seoul), changed the political system to a bureaucracy, and implemented new social reforms. He argued that the government, including the King, exists for the sake of the people. In 1394, he wrote the Joseon Gukjeon, The Administrative Code of Joseon, which was the basis for the Joseon law system. In 1395, he was tasked with naming the new palace Gyeongbokgung Palace. In addition, he was tasked with naming each palace, province and district in the capital.
In addition to the Shrine for Jeong Dojeon, you can also visit the Sambong Memorial Hall and a memorial hall dedicated to the Printing Woodblocks of Sambongjip (Collected Works of Jeong Dojeon). Sambonjip (삼봉집) is a compilation of Jeong Dojeon’s poetry, philosophy, and his plans for the reformation of the government. The printing woodblocks are stored here as well as a miniature model of Hanyang Castle Town.
Jeong Dojeon’s service as an adviser to the Joseon founder Yi Seonggye was short-lived, lasting for only 6 years. Jeong Dojeon was killed by the Joseon Prince Yi Bangwon, the fifth son of Yi Seonggye, in a coup on August 26, 1398. However, the political and social groundwork he laid remained in use for over 500 years until it was replaced by the Korean Empire in 1897.
The Jeong Dojeon ancestral shrine is located in Northern Pyeongtaek and is open to the public every day except Monday. They also offer a Culture Tour Guide at no cost! The hours vary depending on the time of year, but this is a great way to learn more about Pyeongtaek City. It was designated as a local heritage site in Pyeongtaek City on March 5, 1986, and every spring and fall, there is a memorial rite led by his descendants. If you want to learn more about Jeong Dojeon or the Joseon Dynasty, make sure to check out this ancestral shrine in Pyeongtaek!
𝐉𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐨𝐧 (#정도전사당)
📍 Eunsan-ri, Jinwi-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
경기도 평택시 진위면 은산리
⏰ Closed on Monday
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