Joseon · Historical figure
Jo Gwangjo
1482–1519
A scholar-official who pursued Neo-Confucian reforms under Jungjong.
Key events
A scholar-official who pursued Neo-Confucian reforms under Jungjong. He sought to apply Neo-Confucian ideals to recruitment and social reform.
Legacy
He sought to apply Neo-Confucian ideals to recruitment and social reform. His career also reveals resistance to rapid institutional change.