Deokjong (9 June 1016 – 31 October 1034), personal name Wang Hŭm, was the 9th king of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. The son of King Hyeonjong, he was confirmed as Crown Prince in 1022. During his reign, the compilation of national histories that was started during King Hyeonjong's reign was completed, and under the advice of General Kang Kam-ch'an the construction of the second Cheolli Jangseong began.
After ascending the throne in 1031, Deokjong requested that the Liao dynasty return their Goryeo prisoners and pull back from the Yalu River. After this request was refused, he turned to fortifying the northern frontier.
Family
Father: Hyeonjong of Goryeo Grandfather: Anjong of Goryeo Grandmother: Queen Heonjeong of the Hwangju Hwangbo clan Mother: Queen Wonseong of the Ansan Kim clan Grandfather: Kim Ŭn-bu Grandmother: Grand Lady of Ansan County of the Gyeongwon Yi clan () Consorts and their respective issue(s): Queen Gyeongseong of the Gyeongju Kim clan; half younger sister – No issue. Worthy Consort Gyeongmok, of the Kaesong Wang clan Princess Sanghoe, 1st daughter, died young Queen Hyosa of the Ansan Kim clan; half younger sister – No issue. Lady, of the Buyeo Yi clan – No issue. Lady, of the Chungju Yu clan – No issue. Unknown 2nd daughter, married Wang Chung
See also List of Korean monarchs#Goryeo List of Goryeo people
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