Queen Sinhye


Queen Sinhye was the first and favorite wife of King Taejo of Goryeo.

Biography

She was born to a rich family in Gyeonggi Province. According to legend, Wang Geon as a commander under Gung Ye met a young girl in Jeongju, who was the daughter of village leader. Her father was Ryu Cheon-gung, member of the Jeongju Ryu clan.
In 918, when her husband defeated Gung Ye and was crowned, she became queen. Queen Sinhye distinguished herself by assisting her husband with the establishment of important national policies. Unfortunately, they did not have children.

Family