King Sukjong was the 19th king of Joseon. He was the only son of King Hyeonjong and Queen Myeongseong.
Sukjong's 46-year reign was the second-longest of the Joseon period, exceeded only by his son King Yeongjo's reign of 51 years. Yeongjo's mother was Royal Noble Consort Sukbin.
References
- Gallery labels, National Museum of Korea.[1]
| Preceded by: King Hyeonjong |
King of Joseon 1674-1720 |
Succeeded by: King Gyeongjong |