Mong’oh Kim Jong-su’s Enshrinement as King Jeongjo’s Meritorious Vassal inside the Dynastic Shrine, His tablet’s Subsequent dismissal, Re-enshrinement, and Meaning

Kim Jong-su stands as the sole figure in Joseon history whose tablet was enshrined, dismissed, and re-enshrined within Jongmyo Shrine, revealing a complex interplay of political factions and royal decisions. This study deciphers the reasons behind these actions, highlighting Kim's long-standing relationship with King Jeongjo, his moral integrity, and his association with the Byeokpa faction. The research employs historical documentation, such as the 'Bae’hyang Gongshin Gyoseo,' to trace the political processes and implications of these events, shedding light on the dynamics of power within Joseon's dynastic shrine.

Lim, H.-r. (2023). Mong’oh Kim Jong-su’s Enshrinement as King Jeongjo’s Meritorious Vassal inside the Dynastic Shrine, His tablet’s Subsequent dismissal, Re-enshrinement, and Meaning. YŎKSA WA HYŎNSIL : Quarterly Review of Korean History, 130, 153–188. https://doi.org/10.35865/ywh.2023.12.130.153