King Sukjong

Born: 1661
Died: 1720
Reign: 1674-1720
Korean: 肅宗 (Sukjong)

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.

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References

Gallery labels, National Museum of Korea.[1]

Preceded by:
King Hyeonjong

King of Joseon
1674-1720

Succeeded by:
King Gyeongjong