Queen Sunwon ( Korean : 순원왕후 ; 8 June 1789 – 21 September 1857), of the Andong Kim clan was the queen consort and wife of Sunjo of Joseon . She was known as Queen Dowager Myeonggyeong ( 명경왕대비 ) after her husband's death in 1834. She served as regent between 1834 and 1841 during her grandson, Heonjong of Joseon 's reign, and in 1849–1852 during her adoptive son, Cheoljong of Joseon 's reign. She was posthumously called as Sunwon, the Respectful Empress ( 순원숙황후 ; 純元肅皇后 ).
31-583: The future Queen Consort was born into the Andong Kim clan on 8 June 1789. She was the eldest daughter and third child of Kim Jo-sun and his wife, Lady Sim of the Cheongsong Sim clan. Through her father, Lady Kim was a 5th great-grandniece of Queen Inmok , the second wife of King Seonjo and mother of Princess Jeongmyeong . She was also a first cousin twice removed of Princess Jeongmyeong through her paternal grandmother, Lady Shin. Through her mother, Lady Kim
62-521: A new surname from Taejo of Goryeo thanks to his contribution to the founding of the new dynasty. In 2020, the number of members of the New Andong Kim clan amounted to 30,300 individuals. It is the most prestigious family in Korea. The largest number of nobles was born in the entire history of Joseon. This is the head house of the family of Kim Yeong-su (1446-1502, pen name: Yangseodang), a civil official of
93-502: A powerful soon-to-be queen when she was selected among the young girls. In 1802 at the age of 13, Lady Kim married King Sunjo and became the Queen of Joseon. The Queen eventually bore 5 children; Hyomyeong in 1809, Princess Myeongon in 1810, Princess Bokon in 1818, and Princess Deokon in 1828—with only one son dying in infancy in 1820. When her husband died in 1834, she became regent for her eight-year-old grandson, King Heonjong and
124-509: A siege against 3,800 soldiers of Jinju city with 30,000 Japanese armies. However, the Japanese samurais lost within 7 days siege, with 16,000 casualties whereas Jinju army only suffered 150 casualties in total. Although a bullet wound that Shimin received during this siege took his life 11 days after the siege ended, his myth was further solidified by the 18th century kabuki 'The Legend of Tenjiku Tokubei (天竺徳兵衛韓噺)', which depicts Tenjuku Tokubei as
155-560: A warrior even more so. During the Mongolian Invasion of Japan in 1273, he led the wars of Tsushima to victory in only 6 hours, and destroyed the 30 km length army barricades set of modern Fukuoka city by the Kamakura shogunate army. This led to the defeat of the shogunate army and the Shimazu clan , and forced them to retreat to Dazaifu's Water Castle (水城). However, during this period, he
186-403: A women’s quarters, which together form a square layout with a courtyard in the center. There is also a shrine at the back to the right of the women’s quarters. The women’s quarters features a wooden-floored hall in the center with an underfloor-heated room on either side. The main room on the left has a narrow wooden veranda in front of it. The men’s quarters consists of an underfloor-heated room to
217-823: Is Korean steel production hub, Gumi is electronics capital of South Korea. In October 2022, the Province announced its plan to make the province a leading area centered on the domestic metaverse. It is also a specialized complex for semiconductor and secondary battery national high-tech strategic industries. The service industry accounts for 58.3%, mining manufacturing industry account for 30.6%, construction account for 10.5%, and agriculture and fishing account for 0.6%. Mobile convergence, digital device parts, and energy material parts are major specialized industries. The railway stations in North Gyeongsang Province are as follows: In September 2021, archaeologists announced
248-485: Is essential for entertaining guests on Seollal or feast days. Unlike ordinary Sikhye, it is red with Chili powder , has more grains of rice, and less soup. North Gyeongsang Province is the homeland of the former kingdom of Silla and has retained much of its cultural tradition. A number of artists, political leaders and scholars have come from the province. Religion in North Gyeongsang (2015) According to
279-449: Is the largest province in the Korean peninsula . The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Gyeongsang province, and remained a province of Korea (as Keishōhoku-dō during Japanese rule) until the country's division in 1945, then became part of South Korea . Daegu was the capital of North Gyeongsang Province between 1896 and 1981, but has not been a part of
310-769: The Gyeongju Kim clan. The Elder Andong Kim clan (구 안동 김씨, 舊 安東 金氏) was founded during the Shillah Dynasty period by prince Kim Seuk-Seung (김숙승(金叔承) as the progenitor of the clan, who was the son of Gyeongsun of Silla , the last king of Shilla. Due to this, they were often referred to as the 'rebels' of the Korean noble family during the Goryeo Dynasty period and were also known as the Sangrak Kim clan (상락 김씨, 上洛 金氏). During this period, general Kim Bang-gyeong (김방경, 金方慶; 1212 —1300) who
341-687: The Grand Internal Prince Heungseon to help his son as regent; thus removing all power of the Andong Kim clan 's influence as well as the Pungyang Jo clan in the end. Queen Sunwon is buried with her husband in Inreung located in Naegok-dong , Seocho District , Seoul . Andong Gim clan The Andong Kim clan ( Korean : 안동 김씨 ; Hanja : 安東 金氏 ) refers to two Korean clans of Elder Andong Kim Clan (구 안동 김씨) and
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#1732844682973372-519: The Joseon period (1392-1910). A head house is a residence passed down among the male successors of a family lineage. Sosan-ri Village, where the house is located, has been a clan village of the Andong Kim clan ever since Kim Yeong-su’s grandfather Kim Sam-geun (1390-1465) moved there in the 15th century. Kim Yeong-su demonstrated skill in martial arts at an early age. In recognition of his ancestor’s merits, he
403-585: The New Andong Kim Clan (신 안동 김씨), respectively. They were prominent noble family / yangban families during Korea 's Joseon Dynasty originating from Andong , North Gyeongsang province , during the Goryeo Dynasty . The clans produced many individuals who passed the gwageo , and 3 Queen Consorts during the Joseon Dynasty, Queen Sunwon , Queen Hyohyeon , and Queen Cheorin . Both clans derive from
434-423: The carriage that was transporting him by throwing rocks at the soldiers and ordering his release. This led Kublai Khan to order Kim Bang-gyeong's release himself, and he was released in 1280 at the age of 68. Although he later tried to resign from his rank as a military officer, due to injuries and disability made during his torture, the king refused his resignation and insisted him to stay. Historians assert that this
465-525: The census of 2015, 25.3% followed Buddhism and 18.5% followed Christianity (13.3% Protestantism and 5.2% Catholicism ). 55.4% of the population is irreligious. Gyeongsangbuk-do is divided into 10 cities ( si ) and 12 counties ( gun ). The names below are given in English, hangul , and hanja . Gyeongsang do is originated from Gyeongju & Sangju old city of Gyeong+Sang from Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910). Do means road to 8 directional road from Seoul. Pohang
496-573: The clan's footstep as a noble scholar and a swordsman, and was appointed as the military official of the North, where he fought against the Nitange's rebellion during 1583. However, due to the corruption within Joseon Dynasty's military at the time, he resigned after publicly criticizing the king and his military order at the time. Although he was later reinstated as the aiding general of Jinju in 1591, his commander and comrades soon fled Jinju city upon hearing about
527-481: The king marry a daughter from her clan in 1851, who was known as Queen Cheorin , and ruled as regent until his fourth year of reign in 1852. Queen Sunwon later died in Changdeokgung , on 21 September 1857. The Queen's clan power later diminished when Queen Shinjeong adopted Grand Internal Prince Heungseon 's son, Yi Myeong-bok , as her own to become the next king. The Queen Dowager stepped down and gave all power to
558-495: The kingdom during the 'Rebellion of Sambeyolcho (삼별초의 난)'. He was then ordered to aid the Mongol invasions of Japan in reluctance. Despite being Kublai Khan 's most trusted and respected swordsman - being the first foreigner to receive the 2nd rank of noble as a warrior (문무 2품 文武) in 1276, which was a higher rank than the former emperor of Southern Song - he only showed loyalty to King Gojong, which in turn, made Kublai Khan respect him as
589-443: The left and a wooden-floored hall to the right, which are separated by liftable doors and can be joined into a single space when necessary. North Gyeongsang Province North Gyeongsang Province ( Korean : 경상북도 ; RR : Gyeongsangbuk-do , Korean pronunciation: [kjʌŋ.saŋ.buk̚.t͈o] ) is a province in eastern South Korea , and with an area of 18,420 km (7,110 sq mi), it
620-439: The lost cities of Geochang County , Goseong County, South Gyeongsang , Changwon , Jinhae-gu , and Sacheon with only 1000 men. Due to these incredulous and almost inhumane accomplishments, the Japanese army feared him, and dubbed him as a monster / ghost / phantasm named 'Mokuso Sokahn (木曽判官 もくそかん / 蝦蟇の妖術使い)'. This myth was only solidified during the siege of Jinju castle , where Ukita Hideie and samurai Hosokawa Tadaoki led
651-572: The political power remained in the hands of her family, the Andong Kim clan until 1840, when it passed to the family of Heonjong 's mother, Queen Sinjeong , the Pungyang Jo clan , following the Catholic persecution of 1839 . Prior to the death of her grandson in 1849 and becoming regent once again, the Queen had outlived her children as one of her remaining daughters, Princess Deokon , died in 1844. The Queen eventually became regent again during King Cheoljong 's reign in 1849. With her influence, she had
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#1732844682973682-467: The province since 1981. In 2016, the provincial capital moved from Daegu to Andong . The 1,000-year-old Silla Kingdom flourished and unified the previous three kingdoms . The area was named Gyeongsang-do in 1314 during the Goryeo Dynasty . In 1896, during the Joseon Dynasty , the area was renamed Gyeongsangbuk-do as 13 roads were reorganized. The current administrative district was reorganized with
713-629: The reorganization of Bu, Gun, and Myeon in 1914. The province is part of the Yeongnam region , bordered to the south by South Gyeongsang Province , to the west by North Jeolla and North Chungcheong Provinces , and to the north by Gangwon Province . It is largely surrounded by mountains: the Taebaek Mountains in the east and the Sobaek Mountains in the west. Andong Sikhye , a local food from Andong and northern North Gyeongsang Province,
744-434: The son of Kim Shimin, who teaches him evil Christian magic and orders him to terrorize Japan. The census in 2020 found the number of members to be 1,005,500. Kim Seub-don (김습돈, 金習敦) made his ascendant, Kim Seon-pyeong (김선평, 金宣平), the founder of New Andong Kim clan (신 안동 김씨, 新 安東 金氏). Kim Seon-pyeong was one of the founding contributors of the Goryeo Dynasty . He was originally a castellan of Andong province. Later, he received
775-529: The upcoming invasion heading to the city, leaving the citizens to die and only him to defend the city. Thus, he took control of the 1,000 swordsman of the Jinju castle, and began acting very proactive against the attacks. Despite the sheer outnumbered factions against the Japanese armies, who were now armed with Dutch firearms and guns due to their trades with the West, Kim Shimin led his army to multiple victories by recapturing
806-525: Was a legendary swordsman of Goryeo dynasty later made as Kim Seuk-Seung's new ascendant and the newest sijo (중시조) of the family, raised the clan back to its former prestige. When the Mongols invaded during the reign of King Gojong of the Goryeo Dynasty, Kim Bang-gyeong entered Wido in 1248 as a Byeongma Pangwan in Seobuk-myeon, where he fought against his former comrades and mercenaries who turned rogue against
837-405: Was a maternal descendant of Sim Ui-gyeom , Queen Insun 's younger brother, and Sim On , Queen Soheon 's father. Her mother's side was already connected to the royal family since her maternal grandfather, Sim Geon-ji, was a 5th cousin of Sim Neung-geon (심능건, 沈能建; 1752 – 7 July 1817); who was the son-in-law of Yeongjo of Joseon as he was married to his daughter, Princess Hwaryeong . Sim Geon-ji
868-543: Was also close to Sim Hwan-ji (심환지, 沈煥之; 1730 – 18 October 1802); who was a member of the Noron Byeokpa faction. Because of this, Sim Hwan-ji was able to interfere with the final selection of who could become Queen Consort. As Lady Kim was from the Andong Kim clan, which was under the leadership of her father Kim Jo-sun , who was also a member of the Noron faction and served as Jeongjo of Joseon 's closest aide, Lady Kim emerged as
899-408: Was given an official post without taking the state examination. His great-great-grandson Kim Sang-heon (1570-1652) served as minister of rites. The clan eventually became one of the most influential families during the late Joseon period. The house faces southwest and has no main gate. All the buildings have tiled roofs. The residential area of the house consists of a men’s quarters, gate quarters, and
930-454: Was most likely due to king's attempt to conceive political checks and balances against the increasing Mongolian influence within the Goryeo Dynasty's loyal court, as Kim Bang-geyong was the only loyal Korean imperialist general of his court. He was listed as a member of the Central Book of Records, and died in 1300 at the age of 88. His 12th successor, Kim Si-min (Kim Shimin, 김시민), followed
961-451: Was yet again framed by his political rivals during 1278. Due to the pressure from his loyal court, king of the Goryeo dynasty reluctantly ordered to torture him at his age of 66 and ordered exile against his sons, almost ending the clan. According to the official records of Goryeo Sajulyeo , people of Kim Bang-geyong's territory cried and begged for his release during February 1278, trying to stop