Yi Bang-won, also known as King Taejong, was the third king of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea, reigning from 1400 to 1418. He was the son of Yi Seong-gye, the founder of the dynasty, and played a crucial role in consolidating power after the establishment of the dynasty. Yi Bang-won is known for his military prowess and efforts to strengthen the central government. During his reign, Yi Bang-won implemented various reforms, including the establishment of a more efficient administrative system and the promotion of Confucianism as the state ideology. His leadership helped stabilize the kingdom and laid the groundwork for the prosperity of the Joseon Dynasty in the following centuries.