With the dawn of the Joseon period (1392–1910), Miryang first became known by its modern name. Initially demoted from "bu" to "gun" (county) by King Taejo, it was then raised back to "bu" and its name changed from "Milseong" to "Miryang." Under Taejo's son King Taejong, it was once again demoted to "gun". Later it became a "dohobu", or military protectorate, and in 1895 it became a "gun" once again; it was to carry this status until late in the 20th century.