< Kwangjong’s reform >
- Slave Investiture Act
→ deprived manpower of private military forces
- Government service examination system
→ asserted the dynasty’s right to regulate recruitment procedures
Why were there three queens only in Silla?
Social Background.
→①Golpum System(골품제도)
②Symbol of Richness and Fecundity
③Remain the Tradition of a matrilineal
society in Ancient Times
④Admit the Confucianism lately
* In 15century Joseon social was more
preference daughter and after it succession
to property.
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2. Government office inheritance system
This system which was passed from Korea Dynasty to Chosun Dynastry, enabled sons and grandsons of government officials to become government officials as well, without takingthe examination for the government officials positions. Government officials wanted to inherit their power to their sons which became one ofthe main motives for the creation ofthe sy
Ⅱ. The Basis ofthe Joseon Dynasty's 500-year history
1) The systemic basis for the Joseon Dynasty
The basis for Joseon kingship was Confucianism. All other religions were excluded, making Confucianism the foundation for the Joseon system as a whole, and the primary subject of education for king, crown prince, and peasant alike.
The virtues of Confucianism were humanity, righteousn