Where is Choi Suk buried?

Solyeong-Won, Paju-si, South KoreaRoyal Noble Consort Sukbin Choe / Place of burial

Who was the 19th king of Korea?

Sukjong of Joseon
Sukjong of Joseon (7 October 1661 – 12 July 1720) was the 19th King of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea, ruling from 1674 until 1720. A skilled legislator, he caused multiple changes in political power throughout his reign, by switching among the Namin (Southerners), Seoin (Westerners), Soron and Noron political factions.

How many children did King Sukjong have?

King Sukjong had three Queens and three concubines, three sons and six daughters (see family tree below). He died after in 1720 after reigning for 46 years. He was buried in Myeongnyeung in Gyeonggi province, Goyang City inside Western Five Royal Graves: Seo(west) Oh(five) Reung(royal graves).

How many concubines did Korean kings have?

King Taejong laid the foundation of the system of concubines so that a king could have three gantaek concubines. King Sejong selected three concubines for his son Munjong. During the early years of the Joseon dynasty, the average number of concubines was 7 to 8.

Who was the 21st king of Korea?

Yeongjo of Joseon
Yeongjo of Joseon (31 October 1694 – 22 April 1776, reigned 16 October 1724 – 22 April 1776) was the 21st king of the Korean Joseon Dynasty. He was the second son of King Sukjong. His mother was Royal Noble Consort Suk of the Choe clan. Before ascending to power, he held the title of Prince Yeoning.

Is there still a royal family in Korea?

There is still an Imperial royal family of Korea. His Imperial Highness King Yi Seok has lived his entire life in Korea. On October 6, 2018, His Imperial Highness King Yi Seok (77) of the Joseon dynasty, named Prince Andrew Lee (34) as his successor.

Who is the best king in Joseon?

King Sejong
King Sejong, whose epithet is “the Great,” is considered to have been one of the most outstanding Korean kings of the Choson Kingdom (1392-1910).