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Eulsasahwa (Fourth Literati Purge)
1545👑 King Myeongjong

Eulsasahwa (Fourth Literati Purge)

The fourth literati purge, triggered by a power struggle between the Greater Yoon (Yoon Im) and Lesser Yoon (Yoon Won-hyeong) royal consort factions upon the ascension of King Myeongjong.