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Seocheon

250 – 292

Korean Goguryeo dynasty king from 270 to 292

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About Seocheon

Lived 250 – 292 (aged 41–42).

King Seocheon of Goguryeo (died 292, r. 270–292) was the 13th ruler of Goguryeo, the northernmost of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He was the second son of King Jungcheon, and was confirmed as Crown Prince in 255. He ascended the throne upon his father's death in 270. In the first lunar month of 271, he married Usu, the daughter of the of Seo-bu, to be his queen. Subjugating 6 or 8 villages of Sushen, King Seocheon made Dal-ga the Prince of National Peace (Anguk-gun) and gave him control of the army, and of the Sushen and Yangmaek tribes. In 286, Seocheon's younger brothers Go Il-u and Go So-bal led an insurrection, but the rebellion failed and they were slain.

King Seocheon died in 292, after 23 years on the throne. He was buried at Seocheonwon, and accordingly received the temple name of "Seocheon." His mausoleum is considered to have been stolen around 296 when another nomadic people invaded Goguryeo in the reign of Bongsang.

Family Father: King Jungcheon Grandfather: King Dongcheon Mother: Queen, of the Yeon clan Wife: Queen, of the U clan ; daughter of U Su from Yeonnobu who formally became the queen consort in spring in 271. Son: Prince Sangbu (상부, 相夫; d. 300) Son: Prince Dolgo (돌고, 咄固; d. 293) – accused for a treason and forced to commit suicide; father of King Micheon.

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Important facts

Born
250
Birth century
Died
292
Nationality
Goguryeo

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Seocheon's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Seocheon?

Korean Goguryeo dynasty king from 270 to 292

When was Seocheon born?

Seocheon was born in 250.

When did Seocheon die?

Seocheon died in 292.

What nationality was Seocheon?

Seocheon's recorded nationality: Goguryeo.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Seocheon

· Wikidata: Q498644

· DBpedia: Seocheon of Goguryeo

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Seocheon. https://biography.guide/seocheon/

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