Taejo,personal name Yi Sŏng-gye,later Yi Tan,was the founder and first monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. After overthrowing the Goryeo dynasty,he ascended to the throne in 1392 and abdicated six years later during a strife between his sons. He was honored as Emperor Go following the establishment of the Korean Empire.
Gongmin of Goryeo was 31st ruler of Goryeo from 1351 to 1374. He was the second son of King Chungsuk.
U of Goryeo ruled Goryeo (Korea) as the 32nd king from 1374 until 1388. He was the only son of King Gongmin.
Gongyang of Goryeo was the 34th and final ruler of the Goryeo Dynasty of Korea. He was the descendant of Duke Yangyang,brother of King Huijong. He was deposed by Yi Seong-gye,who then established the new Joseon Dynasty.
King Chang of Goryeo was the 33rd and youngest ruler of the Goryeo Dynasty of Korea. His life and death is often compared with Grand Prince Yeongchang.
King Chungseon of Goryeo,born Wang Wŏn,later changed his name to Wang Chang,also known by his Mongolian name Ijir Bukhqa (益知禮普花),was the 26th ruler of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. He reigned in 1298,and again from 1308 to 1313.
Queen Sindeok,of the Goksan Kang clan,was a posthumous name bestowed to the second wife and queen consort of Yi Dan,King Taejo;the first monarch of the Korean Joseon Dynasty. She was queen consort of Joseon and was honoured as Queen Hyeon (현비) from 1392 until her death in 1396. She was a political advisor of King Taejo and had a great influence on the founding of Joseon. She was posthumously called as Sindeok,the Dignified Empress.
Royal Consort Geun of the Goseong Yi clan was a Korean royal consort as the first wife of King U and the mother of his successor,King Chang. She was the fourth Goryeo queen who didn't receive a posthumous name like the other consorts following Lady Yun.
The King of Chudong Palace is a 1983 South Korean historical television series,the first installment of the drama series 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty by director Lee Byung-hoon and writer Shin Bong-seung. It aired on MBC from March 31 to July 1,1983,for 27 episodes. It portrays the fall of Goryeo and the founding of Joseon,with the reigns of Taejo,Jeongjong and Taejong.
Royal Consort Sun of the Gyoha No clan was a Korean queen consort as the primary and only wife of King Gongyang of Goryeo. She was the fifth (last) Goryeo queen consort who didn't receive a posthumous name like the other queen consorts following Lady Yi.
Royal Consort Jeong of the Juksan Ahn clan was the 5th wife of King Gongmin of Goryeo. She was also known by her Dharma name as Deok-wol and by her new royal title as Princess Uihwa given by Taejo of Joseon in 1392.
Royal Consort Hui of the Papyeong Yun clan was a Korean queen consort as the second wife of Chunghye of Goryeo and the mother of his successor,Chungjeong of Goryeo. She was the third Goryeo Queen consort who did not receive a Posthumous name like the other queen consorts following Lady Yi.
Royal Consort Gyeongmok of the Gaeseong Wang clan was a Goryeo queen consort as the first wife of King Deokjong and became the first Goryeo queen who didn't receive any posthumous name like Lady Yi.
Princess Suknyeong was a Goryeo Royal Princess as the first and oldest daughter of King Gongyang and Royal Consort Sun. In 1390,she received her royal title along with her sisters,married Wang Jib,a descendant of King Jeonggan. However,both of them were executed after Yi Seong-gye established the new dynasty in 1392.
Princess Jeongsin was a Goryeo Royal Princess as the second daughter of King Gongyang and Royal Consort Sun.
Princess Gyeonghwa was a Goryeo Royal Princess as the third and youngest daughter of King Gongyang and Royal Consort Sun. Following the establishment of the new Joseon dynasty,Princess Gyeonghwa became the last Goryeo Royal Princess.
Princess Bongnyeong,better known as Lady Wang,the Grand Consort was a Goryeo royal family member as the great-granddaughter of King Chungnyeol who became the wife of Prince Jeongwon and mother of King Gongyang.
Prince Jeongyang,personal name Wang U was the only full older brother of King Gongyang and nobleman in the early Joseon dynasty since his two daughters married both of King Taejo's son and grandson.
Marquess Sunan,or more commonly known as Duke Sunan,personal name Wang Jong was a Goryeo Royal Prince as the younger son of King Wonjong and Princess Gyeongchang.
Royal Consort Wonjil of the Gaeseong Wang clan was a Korean royal consort as the 9th wife of King Hyeonjong of Goryeo.
