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.

References

• Gallery labels, National Museum of Korea.[1]

Preceded by: King Hyeonjong

King of Joseon 1674-1720

Succeeded by: King Gyeongjong