Perhaps you think being King is all about fun and leisure, but it has its hectic, rigid schedule. Take a sneak peek into the inner workings of the palace, and see what being the man respected by the whole of Joseon is really about.
国王的一天.
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5:00AM rise from bed – breakfast (起床，用餐) |
Wake up before sunrise, carry out morning respect rituals towards seniors such as the Empress Dowager 太阳还没升起前就起床，去向王大妃和大王大妃等长辈行晨礼 |
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7:00AM Royal Court Assembly (朝参，朝讲) |
After hearing ministers’ financial reports, discuss political matters with the officials 听取业务报告后，在朝讲上与臣子讨论 |
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10:00AM Morning Snack (早膳) |
After the morning snack, listen to the ministers’ reports on the country’s affairs and make important decisions 早膳后听取国事报告并作出裁决 |
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1:00PM Lunch (午膳) |
After lunch, attend mandatory painting appreciation sessions 午膳后参加画讲 |
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3:00PM Political Meetings (面会) |
Meet envoys and generals who have contributed greatly to the development of Joseon 接见官史与将校等重臣 |
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4:00PM Evening Assembly (夕讲) |
Attend the evening’s assembly with ministers 参加夕讲 |
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5:00PM Dinner (晚膳) |
After dinner, leisure time is given – in which the King is expected to read books in order to gain knowledge 晚膳后稍事休息并阅读书籍 |
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9:00PM End of the day’s political duty (结束政务) |
Time spent with the Queen or concubines 与王妃等人共度 |
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11:00PM |
Sleep 就寝 |