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Beginning of Yesong Debates (Rites Dispute)
1659👑 King Hyeonjong

Beginning of Yesong Debates (Rites Dispute)

Upon the death of King Hyojong, a major political struggle broke out between the Westerner (1-year wear) and Southerner (3-year wear) factions over the mourning attire of Dowager Queen Jo.