In 1506, the 12th year of King Yeonsan, a group of officials – notably

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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

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, who was regarded as a 'femme fatale' who had encouraged Yeonsangun's misrule, was beheaded. Yeonsangun's young sons were also killed.

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