Yu Sunjŏng
Yu Sunjŏng, 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 of the Jungjong coup of 1506 together with other Neo-Confucianism philosophers and scholars and became Chief State Councillor of Joseon in 1512. He was a part of the Sarim faction and hailed from the Jinju Yu clan.
Family
- Father
- * Yu Yang
- Mother
- * Lady Chŏng; daughter of Chŏng Chip
- Spouse
- * Lady Kwŏn
- Issue
- * Son - Yu Hong
- * Son - Yu Cha
- Concubine and issue
- * Lady Ch'oe; granddaughter of Ch'oe Mi-dong
- ** Son - Yu Yŏn
- ** Son - Yu Wi
- ** Son - Yu Hang
- ** Son - Yu Pyŏn
Popular culture
- He was portrayed by Yoo Hyung-gwan in the 2017 KBS2 TV series Queen for Seven Days.