Han Myŏnghoe
Also recorded as Han Myŏng-hoe · Han Myeong-hoe · Han Myeonghoe
Han Myŏnghoe
- Born
- 1415. · Seoul.
- Died
- 1487. · Joseon.
- Nationality
- Joseon.
- Occupation
- philosopher, autobiographer, politician, poet and civil servant.
- Languages
- Korean.
In this article
Key facts
• Name — Han Myŏnghoe
• Office — Chief State Councilor
• Term Start — 4 February 1469
• Term End — 27 September 1469
• Predecessor — Pak Wŏnhyŏng
• Successor — Hong Yunsŏng
• Term Start1 — 26 November 1466
• Term End1 — 9 May 1467
• Predecessor1 — Ku Ch'igwan
• Successor1 — Hwang Susin
• Office2 — Left State Councilor
• Term Start2 — 30 May 1474
• Term End2 — 22 April 1476
• Predecessor2 — Ch'oe Hang
• Successor2 — Cho Sŏngmun
• Term Start3 — October 11, 1463
• Term End3 — March 30, 1464
• Predecessor3 — Kwŏn Ram
• Successor3 — Ku Ch'igwan
• Office4 — Right State Councilor
• Term Start4 — June 17, 1462
• Term End4 — October 11, 1463
• Predecessor4 — Kwŏn Ram
• Successor4 — Ku Ch'igwan
• Born — 1415 11 26
• Birthplace — Hansŏng, Joseon
• Died — 1487 11 28
• Place of death — Gwangju-mok, Gyeonggi Province, Joseon
• Spouse — Lady, of the Yeoheung Min clan
• Children — Queen Jangsun
Queen Gonghye
• Parents — * Han Ki (father)
• Lady, of the Yeoju Yi clan (mother)
• Appointer — King Sejo
• Appointer2 — King Seongjong
• Appointer1 — King Yejong
• Appointer3 — King Sejo
• Appointer4 — King Sejo
Han Myŏnghoe (; 26 November 1415 – 28 November 1487) was a Korean politician and soldier during the Joseon period.
He was the most trusted tactician of Grand Prince Suyang during the 1453 coup and the subsequent events that resulted in Suyang becoming King Sejo. He was listed as a first rank meritorious subject in 1453 () and in 1455 ().
In 1460, his third legitimate daughter married Crown Prince Hwang (the future King Yejong). Between 1466 and 1467, Han Myŏnghoe served as chief state councilor, and his fourth legitimate daughter married Prince Jalsan (the future King Seongjong).
In 1468, Crown Prince Hwang became the eighth monarch of Joseon, Han Myŏnghoe's daughter was posthumously honoured as Queen Jangsun, and Han Myŏnghoe himself was reappointed chief state councilor.
In 1470, when Yejong passed away, Han Myŏnghoe was instrumental in the decision to recuse both Yejong's son as too young and Jalsan's elder brother as too weak. As a result, Jalsan was chosen to become King Seongjong, with Han Songyi as his queen (posthumously known as Queen Gonghye).
Family
• Father: Han Ki (; 1393–1429)
• Mother: Lady, of the Yeoju Yi clan (; 1394–?)
• Sibling(s)
• Younger sister: Lady Han (; 1420–?)
• Younger brother: Han Myŏngjin (; 1426–1454)
• Wife: Internal Princess Consort Hwangryŏ, of the Yeoheung Min clan (; 1414–1479)
• Daughter: Lady Han ()
• Daughter: Lady Han ()
• Daughter: Queen Jangsun (; 3 March 1445 – 14 January 1462)
• Son: Han Po, Prince Nangsŏng (; 1447–1522)
• Daughter: Han Songyi (), Queen Gonghye (; 8 November 1456 – 30 April 1474)
• Concubines
• Lady, of the Yeonil Chŏng clan (; 1415–?)
• Son: Han Pok ()
• Son: Han Im ()
• Son: Han Su ()
• Lady, of the Jeonju Yi clan (; 1420–?)
• Son: Han Mok ()
• Son: Han Sŏk ()
• Son: Han Sŏ ()
• Son: Han U ()
• Son: Han On ()
• Daughter: Lady Han ()
• Daughter: Lady Han ()
• Daughter: Lady Han ()
• Lady, of the Yeonil Chŏng clan (; 1415–?)
• Lady, of the Changnyeong Sŏng clan (; 1425–?)
In popular culture
• Portrayed by Kim Jong-gyul in the 2007–2008 SBS TV series The King and I.
• Portrayed by Lee Hee-do in the 2011 KBS2 TV series The Princess' Man.
• Portrayed by Jo Hee-bong in the 2011 SBS TV series Deep Rooted Tree.
• Portrayed by Son Byong-ho in the 2011–2012 JTBC TV series Insu, the Queen Mother.
• Portrayed by Kim Eui-sung in the 2013 film The Face Reader.
• Portrayed by Son Hyun-joo in the 2019 film Jesters: The Game Changers.
• Portrayed by Yoo Ji-tae in the 2026 film The King's Warden.
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Han Myŏng-hoe, Han Myeong-hoe and Han Myeonghoe. His recorded language was Korean. His recorded confession was Confucianism. 2 children are recorded: Gonghye and Jangsun.
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Life and career
The full dated record · 2 entries
1415
Han Myŏnghoe born at Seoul.
1487
Han Myŏnghoe died at Joseon.
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Seoul.
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Joseon.
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