Shin Saimdang

Shin Saimdang (* October 29, 1504 in Gangneung, † May 17, 1551 in Paju ) was a Korean painter, poet and philosopher of the Joseon Dynasty. She was the mother of Yi I.

Works

  • Yudaegwanryungmangchinjung ( 유 대관령 망 친정 逾 大 关岭 望 亲 庭)
  • Sachin ( 사친 思 亲)

Honor

Shin Saimdang is the first and only woman that is mapped to a Korean bank note. The introduction of this was controversial in Korea. It is also the banknote with the highest value ( 50,000 won ).

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