Political factions in Joseon

The Sarim (), sometimes spelled Saarim, was a powerful faction of literati who emerged in the Early Joseon period under Kil Chae, and would later come to dominate Middle and Late Joseon politics in Korea. After outliving the Hungu faction, the Sarim faction experienced several breakups during and after the reign of King Seonjo (1567–1608) into the Western and Eastern factions; these factions would also experience their very own splits in the coming years. By the 19th century, Joseon court politics would see a shift in control from scholarly factions towards the 'in-law families'; for most of t

17th and 18th century Joseon faction

political faction during the Joseon dynasty

political faction in Joseon Dynasty

political party in Korea in the 17th century

17th and 18th century Joseon faction

political faction in Joseon