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Royal Noble Consort Sukbin Hong
Royal Noble Consort Suk of the Namyang Hong clan (Hangul: 숙빈 남양 홍씨, Hanja: 肅嬪 南陽 洪氏; 1418 – ?) was a concubine of King Munjong of Joseon. Biography Early life The future Suk-bin was born in 1418, as the daughter of Hong Sim (홍심), the son of Hong Deok-bo (홍덕보), and Lady Yun of the Papyeong Yun clan (파평 윤씨). The exact date of Lady Hong's birth is not clear, but in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty it was mentioned that she was younger than Crown Princess Gwon. She had one younger brother, Hong Eung, Internal Prince Ikseong (홍응 익성 부원군), who was a member of the State Council of Joseon. Life as Royal Concubine In 1431 (13th year of King Sejong's reign), when Munjong was still a Crown Prince, Lady Hong was officially chosen as his concubine along with Lady Gwon (posthumously honoured as Queen Hyeondeok), the eldest daughter of Gwon Jeon (권전), and Lady Jeong (later known as Royal Consort So-yong), the daughter of Jeong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Name
A Korean name (Hangul: ; Hanja: ) consists of a family name followed by a given name, as used by the Korean people in both South Korea and North Korea. In the Korean language, ''ireum'' or ''seongmyeong'' usually refers to the family name (''seong'') and given name (''ireum'' in a narrow sense) together. Korean names are descended from Chinese names as part of Sino-Korean vocabulary. Traditional Korean family names typically consist of only one syllable. There is no middle name in the English language sense. Many Koreans have their given names made of a generational name syllable and an individually distinct syllable, though this practice is rarely seen nowadays. The generational name syllable is shared by siblings in North Korea, and by all members of the same generation of an extended family in South Korea. Married men and women keep their full personal names, and children inherit the father's family name unless otherwise settled when registering the marriage. The family nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Gyeonghye
Princess Gyeonghye (1436 – 17 January 1474), also known before as Princess Pyeongchang before her marriage, was a Joseon princess and the eldest child of Munjong of Joseon. She served as guardian for her only younger brother, Danjong of Joseon, when he ascended the throne underage. Biography The princess was born into the Jeonju Yi clan in 1436 to Yi Hyang, Crown Prince Hyang and Crown Princess Hyeondeok, who died later in 1441 after giving birth to her younger brother. Prior to her birth, the Princess had an older sister but she died prematurely in 1433. She was enfeoffed as Princess Pyeongchang (; ). At some point during her childhood, Princess Pyeongchang was sent to live with a government minister, Jo Yu-rye (조유례), for safety. Munjong later noted that she regarded Jo as a foster father. In January 1450, the princess was married to Jeong Jong of the Haeju Jeong clan and was granted the title Princess Gyeonghye. Jeong was raised to the position of Minister of Justice. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseon Dynasty
Joseon (; ; Middle Korean: 됴ᇢ〯션〮 Dyǒw syéon or 됴ᇢ〯션〯 Dyǒw syěon), officially the Great Joseon (; ), was the last dynastic kingdom of Korea, lasting just over 500 years. It was founded by Yi Seong-gye in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom was founded following the aftermath of the overthrow of Goryeo in what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul. The kingdom's northernmost borders were expanded to the natural boundaries at the rivers of Amrok and Tuman through the subjugation of the Jurchens. During its 500-year duration, Joseon encouraged the entrenchment of Confucian ideals and doctrines in Korean society. Neo-Confucianism was installed as the new state's ideology. Buddhism was accordingly discouraged, and occasionally the practitioners faced persecutions. Joseon consolidated its effective rule over the territory of current Korea and saw the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naver
Naver (Hangul: 네이버) is a South Korean online platform operated by the Naver Corporation. It was launched in 1999 as the first web portal in South Korea to develop and use its own search engine. It was also the world's first operator to introduce the comprehensive search feature, which compiles search results from various categories and presents them in a single page. Naver has since added a multitude of new services ranging from basic features such as e-mail and news to the world's first online Q&A platform Knowledge iN. As of September 2017, the search engine handled 74.7% of all web searches in South Korea and had 42 million enrolled users. More than 25 million Koreans have Naver as the start page on their default browser and the mobile application has 28 million daily visitors. Naver has also been referred to as 'the Google of South Korea'. Owing to its rising popularity in Japan, Naver is now competing with Kakao to claim position in Japanese market of web novel and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encykorea
The ''Encyclopedia of Korean Culture'' is a Korean language encyclopedia published by the Academy of Korean Studies and DongBang Media Co. The articles in the encyclopedia are aimed at readers who want to learn about Korean culture and history, and were written by over 3,800 scholars and expert contributors — mainly associated with the Academy of Korean Studies. ''Munhwa Ilbo'' called it the most extensive encyclopedia of Korean studies. In 2001, the digital edition EncyKorea was published on CD-ROM and DVD. See also *''Doosan Encyclopedia'' *List of digital library projects *Lists of encyclopedias *List of encyclopedias by branch of knowledge *List of encyclopedias by language *List of historical encyclopedias *List of online encyclopedias This is a list of well-known online encyclopedias—i.e., encyclopedias accessible or formerly accessible on the Internet. The largest online encyclopedias are general reference works, though there are also many specialized ones. Some o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The King And Queen
''The King and the Queen'' () is a 1998–2000 South Korean television series starring Im Dong-jin and Chae Shi-ra, along with Han Hye-sook, Lee Jin-woo and Ahn Jae-mo. It aired on KBS1 from June 6, 1998, to March 26, 2000, on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:45 ( KST) for 186 episodes. The series begins with the death of King Munjong and finished with the Jungjong coup. Cast Main *Im Dong-jin as Grand Prince Suyang, later King Sejo * Chae Shi-ra as Queen Sohye, later Dowager Queen Insoo *Han Hye-sook as Queen Junghee, later Grand Royal Dowager Queen Jaseong * Lee Jin-woo as King Seongjong **Kim Min-woo as young King Seongjong *Ahn Jae-mo as Prince Yeonsan, later King Yeonsan **Kim Hak-joon as young Prince Yeonsan Supporting Kings and Queens *Jung Tae-woo as King Danjong *Lee Gwang-ki as Crown Prince Uigyeong, later King Deokjong, Queen Sohye's husband. *Lee Yung-ho as King Yejong *Choi Woo-hyuk as King Jungjong *Kim Min-jung as Queen Jungsoon, Danjong's wife. *Kim Sung-ry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Seo-hee
Jang Seo-hee (born January 5, 1972) is a South Korean actress. She has starred in numerous television dramas, including ''Miss Mermaid'' (2002) and '' Temptation of Wife'' (2008), which were both extremely successful in the ratings and earned Jang the highest acting prize from the MBC Drama Awards and SBS Drama Awards. In a 2007 Chinese survey of the most influential Korean actors, Jang was the highest ranking actress and placed seventh overall. Jang made her entertainment debut when she won in a 1981 children's beauty pageant, and began her acting career as a child actress and model. She was later appointed as goodwill ambassador Goodwill ambassador is a post-nominal honorific title, a professional occupation and/or authoritative designation that is assigned to a person who advocates for a specific cause or global issue on the basis of their notability such as a public ... for the 2009 Gwangju Design Biennale. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Broadcasting System
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, and multiple Internet-exclusive services. Its flagship terrestrial television stations KBS1 broadcasts on channel 9, while KBS1 sister channel KBS2, an entertainment oriented network, broadcasts on channel 7. KBS also operates the international service KBS World, which provides television, radio, and online services in twelve different languages. History Early radio broadcasts The KBS began as Keijo Broadcasting Station (경성방송국, 京城放送局) with call sign JODK, established by the Governor-General of Korea on 16 February 1927. It became the in 1932. After Korea was liberated from Japanese rule at the end of World War II, this second radio station started using the call sign HLKA in 1947 after the Republic of Korea was grant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyeongsan Sin Clan
The Pyeongsan Sin clan or Pyeongsan Shin clan () is one of the great aristocratic houses which originated from Korea. The clan was key in the foundation of the Goryeo dynasty and gained its power during this time. However, it became less prominent during the following Joseon dynasty. Not all Koreans with the family name ''Sin'' belong to the Pyeongsan Sin clan; only about 600,000 (about 70%) hail from this clan. Others belong to other unrelated clans, such as the Goryeong Sin clan, who produced 19th and 20th century notables as Sin Chaeho. Clan history during the Goryeo period (918-1392) The Pyeongsan Sin clan is a Korean noble family, which took its root during the 10th century, at the time of the foundation of the Goryeo Dynasty. At the beginning of the Goryeo period, the country was divided in several kingdoms fighting for supremacy over the peninsula. The founder of the clan is generally accepted to be General Sin Sung-gyeom, who helped Wang Geon found the kingdom by d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Insu
Queen Sohye (舊1437-09-08 - 舊1504-04-27), of the Cheongju Han clan, was the only wife of Crown Prince Uigyeong. She never was the consort of a reigning king. Nevertheless, she was honored as Queen Insu (인수왕후) and later as Queen Dowager Insu (인수왕대비) during the reign of her son Yi Hyeol, King Seongjong. Moreover, she was later honored as Grand Queen Dowager Insu (인수대왕대비) during the reign of her grandson Yi Yung, Prince Yeonsan. After her death, she was posthumously honored with the title Queen Sohye (소혜왕후). She is mostly known for her proficiency in the Chinese Classics, Confucian and Buddhist as well, and for her involvement in the political affairs of her time, from the accession of Prince Suyang to the throne to the reign of Yeonsangun. She authored the ''Naehun'' in 1475. Lady Han, the Crown Princess The future Queen Insu was born as a member of the Cheongju Han clan, a powerful ''yangban'' family with a long tradition of providing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crown Prince Uigyeong
Crown Prince Uigyeong (; 3 October 1438 – 20 September 1457), personal name Yi Jang () and formerly called as Prince Dowon () was a Crown prince of the Korean Joseon Dynasty. He was the oldest son of Sejo of Joseon and Queen Jeonghui, also the older brother of Yejong of Joseon. He was the spouse of Queen Insu and the biological father of Seongjong of Joseon. Biography He was the eldest grandson of King Sejong the Great, eldest son of seventh King Sejo of Joseon and father of ninth King Seongjong of Joseon. He was titled as ''Prince Dowon'' until his father's accession to the throne. In 1450, he married with the daughter of Han Hwak, a diplomat and politician who became Left or Second State Councillor during the Sejo era. Uigyeong and Insu had two sons, Grand Prince Wolsan (1454–1487), King Seongjong (1457–1494), and a daughter, Princess Myeongsuk (1455–1482). In 1470, Uigyeong was posthumously honored as ''King Deokjong'' when his son, Seongjong accessed the throne, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Myeongsuk
Princess Myeongsuk (Hangul: 명숙공주, Hanja: 明淑公主; 1456 - 1482), or Princess Myeongui (Hangul: 명의공주, Hanja: 明懿公主), posthumously honoured as Princess Taean (Hangul: 태안군주, Hanja: 泰安郡主), was a Joseon Princess as the only daughter of Deokjong of Joseon and Queen Insu. Biography Early life The princess was born on 1456 and was named Yi Gyeong-geun (Hangul: 이경근, Hanja: 李慶根). She was the older sister of the future Seongjong of Joseon and the younger sister of Grand Prince Wolsan. After her father's death in 1457, the 3rd year of King Sejo's reign, the Princess, along with her mother and brothers lived outside the palace. Marriage and later life On 19 December 1466, she married Hong Sang (홍상) of the Namyang Hong clan who was honoured as ''Prince Consort Dangyang'' (당양군).. She later gave birth to a son, Hong Baek-gyeong, in 1471. In 1470, after her younger brother, Grand Prince Jalsan, ascended the throne, her f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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