Princess Sukseon Explained

Princess Sukseon
Princess of Joseon
House-Type:Clan
Father:Jeongjo of Joseon
Mother:Royal Noble Consort Su of the Bannam Park clan
Religion:Korean Buddhism
Dynasty:House of Yi
Spouse:Hong Hyeon-ju (m.1804–1836)
Issue:Hong Woo-cheol
Birth Date:11 April 1793
Birth Place:Hanseong, Joseon
Death Place:Joseon
House:Jeonju Yi clan (by birth)
Pungsan Hong clan (by marriage)
Hangul:숙선옹주
Rr:Sukseon Ongju
Mr:Suksŏn Ongchu
Korean name

Princess Sukseon (; 11 April 1793 – 7 June 1836) was the daughter of King Jeongjo of Joseon and Royal Noble Consort Su of the Bannam Park clan, and the only surviving sibling of Sunjo of Joseon.

Biography

Early life

Princess Sukseon was born on 11 April 1793 as the second child and only daughter of Royal Noble Consort Su and King Jeongjo. Her personal name is unknown.

Her father later died on 18 August 1800, during his 24th year of reign. Thus having her older brother, Yi Gong, ascend the throne on 23 August 1800.

Marriage and later life

On 27 May 1804, at age 11, Princess Sukseon married Hong Hyeon-ju, the youngest son of Hong In-mo and Lady Seo of the Dalseong Seo clan. Her husband was honoured as Prince Consort Yeongmyeong . The marriage ceremony was held in Changdeok Palace’s Huijeongdang Hall.

The Princess had a good relationship with her brother, Sunjo. As a result, he continued to visit her after her marriage, despite the disapproval of the court officials.

In 1813, she gave birth to her only child, a son named Hong Woo-cheol.

Based on Hong Seon-pyo's book, Joseon Culinary Studies (조선요리학, 朝鮮料理學;), the Princess made a new dish from diced radish. When it was tasted by the Royal Family, they all liked it and the King highly praised her. The dish was later named Kkakdugi, because cutting food into cubes is called kkakduk sseolgi in Korean.[1] [2]

Princess Sukseon died on June 7, 1836.

Family

Sibling(s)

Husband

Issue

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 시집간 옹주마마가 왜 깍두기를 만들었을까. The Joongang Ilbo. August 2, 2021. ko.
  2. Web site: [백 투 더 동아/11월 10일] 깍두기를 처음 먹은 사람이 조선 정조?]. The Dong-a Ilbo. 9 November 2017 . August 2, 2021. ko.