Royal Titles & Honorifics

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ROYAL TITLES & HONORIFICS

• Jeonha (전하) – "Your Majesty." Used for the reigning King.

• Jeonha-Mama (전하마마) – Ultra-polite court address for the King.

• Pyeha (폐하) – Formal "Your Majesty" (used sparingly in Joseon).

• Jeoha (저하) – "Your Highness." Used for princes and grand princes.

• Daegun (대군) – Title for a Grand Prince (rank, not address).

• Daegun Jeoha (대군 저하) – Formal address for a Grand Prince.

• Wangbi Mama (왕비마마) – "Her Majesty the Queen."

• Daebi Mama (대비마마) – "Her Majesty the Queen Dowager."

• Jungjeon (중전) – Official title for the Queen (documents/indirect reference).

• Soja / Sonyeo (소자 / 소녀) – "This humble son/daughter."

• Daegam (대감) – Honorific for high-ranking officials.

• Yeonggam (영감) – respectful, often for older officials.

• Mama (마마) – High honorific for royalty and court ladies.

Royal Positions & Court Officials

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ROYAL POSITIONS & COURT OFFICIALS

• Uijeongbu (의정부) – State Council (top decision-making body).

• Yeonguijeong (영의정) – Chief State Councillor (equivalent to Prime Minister).

• Jwauijeong (좌의정) – Left State Councillor (2nd rank).

• Uuijeong (우의정) – Right State Councillor (3rd rank).

• Saganwon (사간원) – Office of Censors; they criticize the King (Jun-hwi hates them lol).

• Saheonbu (사헌부) – Office of Inspection; they police corruption.

• Hongmungwan (홍문관) – Royal Research Institute; scholars who lecture the King.

• Seungjeongwon (승정원) – Royal Secretariat; handles the King’s orders.

• Naesi (내시) – Eunuchs serving inside the palace.

• Gungnyeo (궁녀) – Court ladies.

• Sanggung (상궁) – Senior court lady.

Political Factions

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POLITICAL FACTIONS

• Noron (노론) – Conservative faction; favors strict hierarchy, Confucian moral purity, tradition, and strong kingly authority.

• Soron (소론) – Moderates; more open to reform, measured rule, and flexible policies.

• Namin (남인) – Southern faction; scholars leaning toward ideological purity and strict Neo-Confucianism.

• Seoin (서인) – Westerners; historically ancestor of Noron/Soron split.

• Byeokpa (벽파) – "Wall faction"; ultra-hardliners often cruel in political purges. Fits perfectly as enemies in Jun-hwi’s court.

• Bugin (북인) – Northern faction; rivals of Seoin historically. Often portrayed as radical.

• Namsarang/Sogye (남사랑 or 서계) — The late Royal Consort's faction. They're a small and secretive inner-palace faction that once supported and loyal to Han Ok-seol, Jun-hwi's mother who was a Royal Consort as the favored concubine of the King with no external power. They're nearly wiped out after the accusations of Ok-seol's treason 15+ years ago. Most were executed, exiled or silenced. Only few remains; scattered in low-ranking positions, working quietly and terrified to be noticed.

Palace Architecture & Locations

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Main Palace Areas

• Geunjeongjeon (근정전) – Main throne hall; state ceremonies, royal audiences.

• Sajeongjeon (사정전) – King’s office for daily affairs.

• Yeongyeongjeon (영영전) – Council chamber for advisers.

• Gyeonghoeru (경회루) – Banquet pavilion over a pond.

Residential Areas

• Seojangdang (서장당) – King’s private residence.

• Junggungjeon (중궁전) – Queen’s palace.

• Daebijeon (대비전) – Queen Dowager’s residence.

• Donggung (동궁) – Prince’s palace.

• Suk-hui Jeon (숙희전) – Jun-hwi's mother’s residence.

• Suk-hui Garden (숙희원) – Suk-hui's private garden, preserved by Jun-hwi.

Service Areas

• Jongmyo (종묘) – Royal ancestral shrine.

• Taejo Mountain Grave (태조산릉) – Royal tomb complex.

• Sojubang (소주방) – Royal kitchen.

• Jangbang (장방) – Tailors.

• Naeuiwon (내의원) – Royal medical office.

Ritual, Seasonal Events, Cultural Events

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RITUALS & EVENTS

• Jesa (제사) – Ancestral rites.

• Gukjang (국장) – State funeral.

• Chunseong (춘성) – Spring offering ritual.

• Gwaneumje (관음제) – Ritual for peace and protection.

• Sachil (사칠) – Observation of auspicious/inauspicious days.

• Jinchan (진찬) – Royal banquet.

• Gukjo (국조) – State rites manual.

• Charye (차례) – Food offering for ancestors.

• Gwageo (과거) – State examination system.

SEASONAL & CULTURAL EVENTS

• Dano (단오) – Summer cleansing festival.

• Chuseok (추석) – Harvest festival.

• Seollal (설날) – Lunar New Year; major rites performed.

• Gyeongsa (경사) – Royal hunts; used politically to showcase strength.

• Jujeon (주전) – Archery competitions; kings often attended.

• Gwansang (관상) – Face-reading; used in politics (and marriage matches).

• Cheonmun-gwan Observation (천문관) – Astronomical divinations for omens.

• Hyangak (향악) – Court music performances.

• Pungmul (풍물) – Folk percussion rituals (often used for celebrations).

Social Classes, Ranks, Religious and Symbolic Elements

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SOCIAL CLASSES & RANKS

• Yangban (양반) – Aristocrats.

• Chungin (중인) – Middle class (official interpreters, physicians, etc).

• Sangmin (상민) – Commoners.

• Cheonmin (천민) – Lowest caste; servants, butchers, kisaeng.

• Nobi (노비) – Slaves/serfs.

RELIGIOUS & SYMBOLIC ELEMENTS

• Samjae (삼재) – The Three Disasters (fire, flood, wind).

• Guksa (국사) – National spirit rites.

• Pungsu-jiri (풍수지리) – Geomancy; crucial in placing royal tombs.

• Yinyang & Ohaeng (음양 오행) – Yin-Yang & the Five Elements guiding rituals and politics.

• Gwansang (관상) – Physiognomy.

Objects, Clothing, & Court Items

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OBJECTS, CLOTHING & COURT ITEMS

• Gonryongpo (곤룡포) – Dragon robe worn by the King.

• Ikseongwan (익선관) – King’s official headgear.

• Hwangpo (황포) – Yellow court robe used in certain ceremonies.

• Gat (갓) – Horsehair hat worn by yangban.

• Dopo (도포) – Scholar’s overcoat.

• Norigae (노리개) – Ornamental charm for women’s hanbok.

• Jangot (장옷) – Cloak worn outdoors by noblewomen.

• Baekho (백호) – White tigers used as royal symbols.

• Guwon (구원) – Palace jade seal.