The second literati purge, caused by Yeonsangun finding out the details of his mother Queen Yoon's deposition and execution, leading to mass executions of both Hungu and Sarim scholars.
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The second literati purge, caused by Yeonsangun finding out the details of his mother Queen Yoon's deposition and execution, leading to mass executions of both Hungu and Sarim scholars.