1-1. Lives of Kings and Queens during the Joseon Dynasty

1-2. Understanding the Meaning of Monarchy (1): Terms Related to Kings

1-3. Understanding the Meaning of Monarchy (2): Comparison between Monarchies and Democracies

1-4. Understanding the Meaning of Monarchy (3): Comparison between the Monarchies of the East and the West (1)

1-5. Understanding the Meaning of Monarchy (3): Comparison between the Monarchies of the East and the West (2)

2-1. Confucianism and the Political System of East Asia

2-2. State and a King in Legalism

2-3. Sage and a King in Legalism

2-4. Good Kings and Good Politics in Confucianism

2-5. Propriety and a King in Confucianism

3-1. Joseon as a Confucian State

3-2. Significance of the Founding of Joseon

3-3. Meaning of the Kings of Joseon

3-4. Legitimization of Yi Seong-gye’s Kingship

3-5. King with a Strong g Military Force vs. Neo-Confucian Ruler

4-1. Ascension of the Kings of Joseon

4-2. Succession to the Throne in Joseon 1: Ascension by Abdication

4-3. Succession to the Throne in Joseon 2: Ascension by Death

4-4. Succession to the Throne in Joseon 3: Ascension by Restoration

4-5. Ascension Ceremony of the Kings of Joseon

5-1. Power and Authority of the Kings of Joseon

5-2. Authority of the King as a Confucian Ruler

5-3. Daily Routine and Tasks of a King (1): Looking in on the Elders of the Royal Family

5-4. Daily Routine and Tasks of a King (2): Attending the Royal Lecture

5-5. Daily Routine and Tasks of a King (3): Court-Assembly

6-1. Life of the Queens of Joseon: Queen’s Role and Duty

6-2. Selection Process of the Queen and the Wedding Ceremony (1)

6-3. Selection Process of the Queen and the Wedding Ceremony (2)

6-4. Daily Routine of the Palace Women

6-5. Queens and the Royal Concubines

7-1. Benevolent Governance and a Tax Reform: King Sejong’s Difficulties (1)

7-2. Benevolent Governance and a Tax Reform: King Sejong’s Difficulties (2)

7-3. Difficulties in Collecting Defense Tax: Traps of Benevolent Governance (1)

7-4. Difficulties in Collecting Defense Tax: Traps of Benevolent Governance (2)

8-1. Meaning of the Invisible King

8-2. Role of the Kings in Late Joseon

8-3. Neo-Confucianism and Kingship

8-4. Royal Edict of Chaos and the Great Transformation at the Beginning of a New World

8-5. Master of Ten Thousand Rivers and the Moon

10-1. Looking at the Lives of Kings and Queens from a Political Perspective

10-2. Power of the King, the Boundaries of the King’s Power, and the Marriage between the King and the Queen

10-3. Politics of Kings and Queens