Little known in the West, Jang Ok-Jeong (1659-1701) is the most infamous female of Korea’s Joseon Dynasty, which ruled for more than 500 years. It’s claimed that Jang Ok Jeong was the most beautiful woman in the Kingdom. She was a lady-in-waiting for the Queen Dowager and having caught King Sukjong’s eye, Lady Jang Ok-Jeong became his concubine. Keep reading