SUNJONG OF KOREAN EMPIRE

'Sunjong', the 'Yungheui Emperor' (; March 25, 1874–April 24, 1926) was the last emperor of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea, ruling from 1907 until 1910. He is the fourth son of Emperor Gwangmu. Crown Prince Cheok was made Emperor Yung-hui when the Japanese forced the abdication of Emperor Gwangmu and his reign ended with the Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty of 1910.

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Consort

His full posthumous name

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Consort

★ 'Empress Sunmyeonghyo' (純明孝皇后 순명효황후 ''Sunmyeonghyo Hwanghu''), born 'Lady Min of Yeoheung' as a daughter of Min Tae-ho who was a leader of Yeoheung-Min clan, a relative of Empress Myeongseong. She died before her husband was enthroned.

★ 'Empress Sunjeonghyo' (純貞孝皇后 순정효황후 ''Sunjeonghyo Hwanghu''), born 'Lady Yun of Haepyeong' as a daughter of Marquis Yun Taek-yeong.

His full posthumous name

★ His Imperial Majesty Emperor Sunjong Munon Muryeong Donin Seonggyeong of Korea (대한제국순종문온무령돈인성경황제폐하, 大韓帝國純宗文溫武寧敦仁誠敬皇帝陛下)

See also

★ Rulers of Korea

★ History of Korea

★ List of Korea-related topics