Joseon · Historical figure
Jeong Dojeon
1342–1398
A founding Joseon statesman who shaped the dynasty's governing ideas.
Key events
He helped Yi Seonggye found Joseon and wrote Joseon Gyeonggukjeon. He organized the new dynasty's institutions before being killed in the First Strife of Princes in 1398.
Legacy
He shaped the laws and governing ideas of the new dynasty. His work addressed the relationship between royal authority and ministerial responsibility.