However, whatever power the kingdom recovered during its isolation further waned as the 18th century came to a close, and faced with internal strife, power struggles, international pressure and rebellions at home, the Joseon dynasty declined rapidly in the late 19th century.
Namun kekuatan apapun yang memulihkan kerajaan selama isolasi, berkurang menjelang abad ke-18 dan berhadapan dengan perselisihan internal, perebutan kekuasaan, tekanan internasional dan pemberontakan-pemberontakan, dinasti Joseon menurun drastis pada akhir abad ke-19.