Noron (Korean political faction)
Noron 노론 老論 | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Song Si-yŏl Gwon Sang-ha |
| Founded | 1680 |
| Dissolved | 1727 |
| Religion | Confucianism (Neo-Confucianism) |
The Noron (Korean: 노론; Hanja: 老論; RR: noron) were a political faction of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea. They consisted of the supporters of Song Siyeol after the split of the Westerners. The Noron suffered setbacks with regent Kim Seok-ju's death in 1684 and Song's execution in 1689. In 1701, Queen Inhyeon, who favored the Noron, died. They were favored by King Yeongjo, who came to the throne in 1724.