Yu Sunjŏng (; 1459 – January 26, 1513), also known as Ryu Sunjŏng (), was a Korean scholar-official during the Joseon period. A disciple of Kim Chong-jik,Ryu Sunjeong:Korean historical person's information he was one of three principal leaders (alongside Pak Wŏnjong and Sŏng Hŭian) of the Jungjong coup of 1506 Ryu Sunjeong together with other Neo-Confucianism philosophers and scholars and became Chief State Councillor of Joseon in 1512. He was a part of the Sarim faction and hailed from the Jinju Yu clan.
Family Father Yu Yang () Mother Lady Chŏng; daughter of Chŏng Chip () Spouse Lady Kwŏn Issue Son - Yu Hong () Son - Yu Cha () Concubine and issue Lady Ch'oe; granddaughter of Ch'oe Mi-dong () Son - Yu Yŏn () Son - Yu Wi () Son - Yu Hang () Son - Yu Pyŏn ()
Popular culture He was portrayed by Yoo Hyung-gwan in the 2017 KBS2 TV series Queen for Seven Days.
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