Park Yung-hyo
Park Yung-hyo or Bak Young-hyo (; 1861 – 21 September 1939) was a Korean politician from the Joseon Dynasty, 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. Early life and education. Park Yung-hyo was born in Suwon, south of Hanseong. He was the third son of Park Won-yang and his mother was Lady Yi of the  Jeonui Yi clan. By birth, he also had a distant connection with the Royal Family: his 7-great-grandfather was Park Se-gyo (朴世橋, 박세교; 1611 – 1663), the only son of King Seonjo's 5th daughter, Princess Jeongan (정안 옹주; 1590 – 1660), and Park Mi, Prince Consort Geumyang (박미 금양위, 朴瀰 錦陽尉; 1592 – 1645). On April 3, 1872, he was chosen to be the spouse of Princess Yeonghye (영혜옹주; 永惠翁主), the only living daughter of King Cheoljong, the 25th King of the Joseon Dynasty. However, the princess passed away merely three months after their wedding. Together with Kim Ok-gyun , Park was a strong supporter of the Dongnipdang, or “Enlightenment Party”, which sought to reform the government, economy, and military by incorporating Western technology and methodology, so that Korea would become stable enough to withstand increasing foreign encroachment. He accompanied Kim on his visit to Tokyo, meeting with various influential Japanese politicians, including Fukuzawa Yukichi. Personal Life After completing his studies at the University of Edinburgh, he had three children: Park Jin-seo, Park Il-seo, Park Myo-ok. Seven grandchildren: Park Seung-kwang, Park Joo-ok, Park Il-hwa, Lee In-won, Lee Dong-kyun, Park Min-do, Park  Yun-bae. Seven great-grandchildren: Lee Ju-eun, Park Ja-seong, Lee Eun-ji, Park Yeong-ho, Park Da-bin, Park Seung-joo, Park Seong-ho. Twelve great-great-grandchildren; Seo Ye-ra, Seo Ki-hyun, Seo Dae-han, Park Chan-hee, Park Jun-ho, Park Kang-bae, Ryu Chae-bin, Park Sol, Park Kye-na, Ryu Sa-bin, Ryu Yeon-bin, Park Yu-no. Career. He is credited with creating the first Korean national flag, in 1882. Gapsin Coup. Park was one of the leaders of the 1884 Gapsin Coup that attempted to overthrow the government and institute Western -style reforms. The coup attempt lasted only three days before its suppression by Chinese troops. He was forced to flee to Japan, where he initially stayed with Fukuzawa Yukichi, before moving on to Kobe. Subsequent career. Park served briefly as Minister of the Interior and Prime Minister in 1895, playing an important role in opening up Korea. However, following the Gabo Reform and the assassination of Queen Min, Park fled to Japan once again, where he remained until 1907. On his return, he accepted the post of Royal Household Minister under Yi Wan-yong. Following the Japan-Korea Treaty of  1910, in which Korea was annexed to the Empire of Japan, Park was awarded with the "kazoku" title of marquess ("koshaku") in the Japanese peerage, and a seat in the House of Peers in the Diet of Japan. He served as Director of the Bank of Chosen in 1918, Chairman of the Korean Economic Association in 1919, first president of "The Dong-a Ilbo" newspaper in 1920, president of the Kyungbang Corporation, chairman of the Korea Industrialization Bank in 1921, and advisor to the Government-General of Korea’s Central Institute. Siblings