T'aesangwang () and the related title T'aesanghwang () are titles used at various points in Korean history for retired kings or emperors. The terms Sangwang () and Sanghwang () have also been used similarly.
History Taejo of Goguryeo was the first monarch recorded in the Samguk Sagi to abdicate (in favor of his son Suseong).
The last retired monarch was Emperor Gojong of the Korean Empire.
List of Korean monarchs who abdicated Goryeo Chungnyeol Chungseon Chungsuk
Joseon Taejo Jeongjong Taejong Danjong Sejo Jungjong
Korean Empire Gojong
See also Korean nobility Taishang Huang Daijō Tennō Korean imperial titles
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