Park Yung-hyo or Park Yeong-hyo was a Korean politician from the Joseon period, an enlightenment activist, diplomat, and pro-Japanese collaborator. He was one of the organizers of the Gapsin Coup of 1884, in which progressive political elements attempted to overthrow the conservative Korean government. He become Prince Consort Geumneung through his marriage to Princess Yeonghye, King Cheoljong's daughter.
Park in 1910
Cheoljong, personal name Yi Won-beom, later Yi Byeon, was the 25th monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. After King Heonjong died without any descendants in 1849, Queen Sunwon chose Cheoljong, aged 19, to ascend to the throne, adopting him as the heir of her late husband, King Sunjo.
Portrait of King Cheoljong (Treasure #1492) in 1861
Cheoljong's residence during his exile in Ganghwa Island. It was a cottage and was rebuilt as a palace, Yongheunggung (용흥궁), in 1853.
Yereung, the royal tomb of King Cheoljong and Queen Cheorin.
Park Yung-hyo (1861–1939), the son-in-law of Cheoljong.