Sukjong of Goryeo


Sukjong of Goryeo was the 15th ruler of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. He was the younger brother of Sunjong. He married Myeongui, the daughter of Yu Hong.
Sukjong rose to the throne in 1095 upon the abdication of his young nephew, Heonjong. He oversaw various internal innovations, including the distribution of the country's first brass coins and the construction of the new Southern Capital.
However, he was also faced by threats from without, most notably an 1104 invasion by the northern Jurchen tribes. Unable to repel the Jurchens by force, he sent his general Yun Gwan to raise an army and repulse them. This army is known as Byeolmuban and consisted of three separate divisions. Sukjong died the following year, while on the way to the western capital, Pyongyang. Challenges of Sukjong's reign can be summarized in his own words:
He was succeeded by his son Yejong.

Family

Consorts:
  1. Queen Myeongui of the Jeongju Yu clan
  2. #King Yejong of Goryeo
  3. #Wang Pil, Prince Sangdang
  4. #Prince Wonmyeong
  5. #Wang Bo, Prince Daebang
  6. #Wang Hyo, Prince Daewon
  7. #Wang Seo, Prince Jean
  8. #Wang Gyo, Prince Tongui
  9. #Princess Daeryeong
  10. #Princess Heungsu
  11. #Princess Ansu
  12. #Princess Boknyeong