Yu Sunjŏng

Yu Sunjŏng (Korean: 유순정; Hanja: 柳順汀; 1459 – January 26, 1513), also known as Ryu Sunjŏng (Korean: 류순정)^[a], was a Korean scholar-official during the Joseon period. A disciple of Kim Chong-jik,^[1] he was one of three principal leaders (alongside Pak Wŏnjong and Sŏng Hŭian) of the Jungjong coup of 1506 ^[2][3] 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.

Preceded byKim Su-dong

Succeeded bySŏng Hŭian

Preceded byPak Wŏnjong

Succeeded bySŏng Hŭian

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Yu Sunjŏng
유순정
Chief State Councillor
In office November 14, 1512 – January 26, 1513
Preceded by	Kim Su-dong
Succeeded by	Sŏng Hŭian
Left State Councillor
In office November 9, 1509 – November 14, 1512
Preceded by	Pak Wŏnjong
Succeeded by	Sŏng Hŭian
Right State Councillor
In office 26 October 1506 – 9 November 1509
Preceded by	Pak Wŏnjong
Succeeded by	Sŏng Hŭian
Personal details
Born	1459
Died	January 26, 1513(1513-01-26) (aged 53–54)
Korean name
Hangul	유순정; 류순정 [a]
Hanja	柳順汀
RR	Yu Sunjeong; Ryu Sunjeong
MR	Yu Sunjŏng; Ryu Sunjŏng

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