Im Sa-hong (; 1445–1506) was a Korean scholar official and member of the royal family of

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. He was a close minister of

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. His

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was Yiui ().

Hierarchy and Family

* Father ** Im Won-jun (; 1423 – 1500 or 1506) * Mother ** Lady Nam of the

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() * 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

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'' * Portrayed by Park Seung-ho in the 2011–2012

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'' * Portrayed by

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in the 2017

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Film and Media Portration

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References

Korean Confucianists Korean educators Korean Confucianism Korean scholars 1445 births 1506 deaths 15th-century Korean diplomats 16th-century Korean people Pungcheon Im clan Joseon scholar-officials {{Korea-writer-stub

Hierarchy and Family

Popular cultures

Drama

Film and Media Portration

See also

References