About Yu Sunjŏng
Lived 1459 – 1512 (aged 52–53). Yu Sunjŏng was a Korean politician and philosopher.
Yu Sunjŏng (; 1459 – January 26, 1513), 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 (alongside Pak Wŏnjong and Sŏng Hŭian) 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.
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Who was Yu Sunjŏng?
politician and philosopher (1459-1512)
When was Yu Sunjŏng born?
Yu Sunjŏng was born in 1459.
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Yu Sunjŏng died in 1512.
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Yu Sunjŏng was a politician and philosopher.
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Yu Sunjŏng was Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Yu Sunjŏng. https://biography.guide/yu-sunjong/
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