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Jungjong Coup
In 1506, the 12th year of King Yeonsan, a group of officials – notably Park Won-jong, Sŏng Hŭian, Yu Sunjŏng and Hong Gyeong-ju plotted against the despotic ruler. They launched a coup on September 2, 1506, deposing the king and replacing him with his half-brother, Grand Prince Jinseong. The king was demoted to prince, and exiled to Ganghwado, where he died a few weeks later. Joanna Rurarz (2009). Historia Korei. Dialog. . P.234-235 Consort Jang Nok-su Royal Consort Suk-yong (, 1484–1506), of the Heungdeok Jang clan, was the consort of Yeonsangun of Joseon. She is often compared with Jang Hui-bin and Jeong Nan-jeong, two other women of the Joseon period. After the overthrow of Yeonsangu ..., who was regarded as a 'femme fatale' who had encouraged Yeonsangun's misrule, was beheaded. Yeonsangun's young sons were also killed. See also * Injo coup References 16th century in Korea 16th-century coups d'état {{Korea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Names Of Seoul
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, has been called by a number of formal and informal names over time. The word ''seoul'' was originally a common noun that simply meant "capital city", and was used colloquially to refer to the capital throughout Korean history. Seoul became the official name of the South Korean capital after its liberation from Japan after the Second World War. Historically, the city of what is now Seoul has been called in various names, including Wiryeseong, Bukhansangun, Hanyang, Namgyeong, Hanyangbu, Hanseong, Gyeongseong, and Keijō. Etymology of "Seoul" The name ''Seoul'' (; International Phonetic Alphabet, IPA: ), was originally an old native Korean common noun meaning "capital city." It is believed to have originated from ''Seorabeol'' (), which originally referred to Gyeongju, the capital of Silla, which was then called ''Geumseong'' (). ''Seorabeol'', which also appears in old texts as "Seonabeol" (), "Seobeol" () or "Seoyabeol" (), is theorized to have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Won-jong
A park is an area of natural, semi-natural or planted space set aside for human enjoyment and recreation or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. Urban parks are green spaces set aside for recreation inside towns and cities. National parks and country parks are green spaces used for recreation in the countryside. State parks and provincial parks are administered by sub-national government states and agencies. Parks may consist of grassy areas, rocks, soil and trees, but may also contain buildings and other artifacts such as monuments, fountains or playground structures. Many parks have fields for playing sports such as baseball and football, and paved areas for games such as basketball. Many parks have trails for walking, biking and other activities. Some parks are built adjacent to bodies of water or watercourses and may comprise a beach or boat dock area. Urban parks often have benches for sitting and may contain picnic tables and barbecue grills. The largest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Injo Coup
Gwanghaegun or Prince Gwanghae (; 4 June 1575 – 7 August 1641), personal name Yi Hon (), was the 15th monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. As he was deposed in a ''coup d'état'', he did not receive a temple name. Biography Birth and background Gwanghaegun was the second son of King Seonjo; born to Royal Noble Consort Gong, a concubine, who died a year after his birth. He had one older brother. When Japan invaded Joseon to attack the Ming Empire, he was installed as Crown Prince. When the king fled north to the border of Ming, he set up a branch court and fought defensive battles. During and after the Imjin Wars (1592–1598), despite being Crown Prince, he acted as the de facto ruler of the Joseon Dynasty in 1592, commanding battles and taking care of the reconstruction of the nation after the devastating wars, in the place of old and weak King Seonjo. Although it brought prestige to him, his position was still unstable. He had an elder but incompetent full-broth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defection
In politics, a defector is a person who gives up allegiance to one state in exchange for allegiance to another, changing sides in a way which is considered illegitimate by the first state. More broadly, defection involves abandoning a person, cause, or doctrine to which one is bound by some tie, as of allegiance or duty. This term is also applied, often pejoratively, to anyone who switches loyalty to another religion, sports team, political party, or other rival faction. In that sense, the defector is often considered a traitor by their original side. International politics The physical act of defection is usually in a manner which violates the laws of the nation or political entity from which the person is seeking to depart. By contrast, mere changes in citizenship, or working with allied militia, usually do not violate any law(s). For example, in the 1950s, East Germans were increasingly prohibited from traveling to the western Federal Republic of Germany where they were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryu Jagwang
Yu Jagwang or Yu Chagwang (, 1439 – June 15, 1512) was a Korean Joseon Dynasty politician, soldier and writer. Born as the son of a yangban father and a concubine, he was one of the few secondary sons who served in high government offices during the Joseon dynasty. His courtesy name was Uhu (). His prime political rival was Kim Chong-jik. Life In 1439, Yu Jagwang was born as the secondary son of Yu Gyu, of the Yeonggwang Yu clan, and his concubine, Lady Choe. Yu first served as a ''gapsa'' () or armoured soldier, who guarded Geonchunmun Gate. When Yi Si-ae's Rebellion broke out, he volunteered to serve the government forces in suppressing the rebels. He was quickly promoted to the position of byeongjo jeongnang () or a section chief in the Ministry of Defence by King Sejo. In 1468, he took the mungwa exam and placed first. When Sejo's son Yejong ascended to the throne, Yu Jagwang accused Nam I of plotting treason and was rewarded as a first class merit subject. In 1498, Yu pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Im Sahong
Im Sa-hong (; 1445–1506) was a Korean scholar official and member of the royal family of Joseon Dynasty. He was a close minister of King Yeonsangun of Joseon. His courtesy name was Yiui (). Hierarchy and Family * Father ** Im Won-jun (; 1423 – 1500 or 1506) * Mother ** Lady Nam of the Uiryeong Nam clan () * Sibling(s) ** Younger brother - Im Sa-yeong (; ?–1507) * Wife and issue ** Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (; 1450–?); daughter of Yi Gab, Prince Boseong (; 1416–1499) *** Son - Im Gwang-jae (; 1470–1495) *** Son - Im Hui-jae (; 1472–1504) *** Son - Im Sung-jae (; 1479–1505) *** Son - Im Mun-jae (; 1479– N/A) *** Daughter - Lady Im of the Pungcheon Im clan (; 1480- N/A) Popular cultures Drama * Portrayed by Shin Chung-sik in the 1984–1985 MBC TV series ''Snow Matchmaker'' * Portrayed by Ahn Byeong-gyeong in the 1994 KBS TV series ''Han Myeong-hoe'' * Portrayed by Lee Yeong-hu in the 1995 KBS TV series ''Jang Nok-su'' * Portrayed by Im Hyeok in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yu Sunjŏng
Yu Sunjŏng (; 1459 – January 26, 1513), also known as Ryu Sunjŏng (), was a Korean scholar-official during the Joseon period. A disciple of Kim Chong-jik, he was one of three principal leaders (alongside Pak Wŏnjong and Sŏng Hŭian) of the Jungjong coup of 1506 together with other philosophers and scholars and became Chief State Councillor of Joseon in 1512. He was a part of the and hailed from the Jinju Yu clan. Family ...
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Sŏng Hŭian
Sŏng Hŭian (; January 1461 – July 1513) was a Korean Joseon politician and Neo-Confucianism philosopher who served as Chief State Councillor during the reign of King Jungjong in 1513 until his death. He was one of the merit subjects that led the coup that placed King Jungjong on the throne. Family * Father ** Sŏng Ch'an () * Mother ** Lady Yi of the () * Sibling(s) ** Older brother - Sŏng Hŭi-jeung () ** Older sister - Lady Sŏng of the Changnyeong Sŏng clan () ** Older sister - Lady Sŏng of the Changnyeong Sŏng clan () ** Older sister - Lady Sŏng of the Changnyeong Sŏng clan () ** Older sister - Lady Sŏng of the Changnyeong Sŏng clan () * Spouse ** Lady Cho of the < ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seonggyungwan
Sungkyunkwan () was the foremost educational institution in Korea during the late Goryeo and Joseon Dynasties. The Sungkyunkwan during the Joseon Dynasty sits in its original location, at the south end of the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus of Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, South Korea. The Sungkyunkwan during the Goryeo Dynasty, however, remains situated in Kaesong, North Korea. At the South Korean Sungkyunkwan, twice a year, in May and September, the ceremonial rite Seokjeon Daeje is performed in the Munmyo Shrine, to honour Confucius and the Confucian sages of China and Korea. Etymology *Sung () – accomplish, achieve. To become capable, successful or to win. “To perfect or develop human nature”. *Kyun () – balance, to be. Strengthen culture according to social standards or norms. “To build a good society”. *Kwan () – institute, academy, university. History Sungkyunkwan was established in Hanyang on September 25, 1398. It was renamed, destroyed, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseon
Joseon ( ; ; also romanized as ''Chosun''), officially Great Joseon (), was a dynastic kingdom of Korea that existed for 505 years. It was founded by Taejo of Joseon 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 Yalu River, Amnok and Tumen River, Tuman through the subjugation of the Jurchen people, Jurchens. During its 500-year duration, Joseon encouraged the entrenchment of Korean Confucianism, Confucian ideals and doctrines in Korean society. Neo-Confucianism was installed as the new state's ideology. Korean Buddhism, Buddhism was accordingly discouraged, and occasionally Buddhists faced persecution. Joseon consolidated its effective rule over the Korean peninsula and saw the he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Nok-su
Royal Consort Suk-yong (, 1484–1506), of the Heungdeok Jang clan, was the consort of Yeonsangun of Joseon. She is often compared with Jang Hui-bin and Jeong Nan-jeong, two other women of the Joseon period. After the overthrow of Yeonsangun, she was executed by the new ruler, Jungjong of Joseon. Biography The royal consort’s name was Jang Nok-su (). Her father was Jang Han-pil, a county magistrate who lived in the western part of Chungcheong Province, and her mother was a concubine from the cheonmin class. Because of this, Jang Nok-su lived as a servant of the Grand Prince Jean, son of Yejong of Joseon and Queen Ansun. After having a son with Gano (), another servant of Grand Prince Jean, she learned to sing and dance and became a kisaeng. She was only of ordinary beauty, but had a vibrant and youthful appearance, and possessed an extraordinary talent for singing and music. One day, Yeonsangun heard her voice and appointed Jang Nok-su his concubine, sending lots of g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jungjong Of Joseon
Jungjong (; 25 April 1488 – 9 December 1544), personal name Yi Yeok (), firstly titled Grand Prince Jinseong (), was the 11th monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He succeeded to the throne after the deposition of his elder half-brother, the tyrannical, bad Yeonsangun. Biography Rise to power In September 1506, on the day Yeonsangun was deposed, soldiers belonging to the coup's leaders surrounded the house of Grand Prince Jinseong. He was about to commit suicide, thinking that his older half-brother was finally going to kill him, but after being dissuaded by his wife, Lady Shin (later known as Queen Dangyeong), Grand Prince Jinseong found himself becoming the eleventh king of Joseon. Jo Gwang-jo's reforms Jungjong worked hard to wipe out the remnants of Yeonsangun's era by reopening Sungkyunkwan (the royal university) and the Office of Censors (which criticizes inappropriate actions of the king). However, during the early days of his reign, the new king co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
