The 1367 birth of King Taejong led to the founding of modern Seoul
Born in 1367, King Taejong became the visionary architect of the Joseon Dynasty, establishing the administrative foundations and royal palaces that define the heart of modern Seoul today.
King Taejong, born in 1367, was the third monarch of the Joseon Dynasty and perhaps its most influential strategist. After seizing power during a period of intense royal infighting, he spent his reign centralizing the government and weakening the influence of private armies. His most visible legacy was the stabilization of Hanyang, the city known today as Seoul, as the nation's capital.
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