early 16th century) was reputedly the first female Royal Physician in Korean history.
It is known that King Jungjong was pleased with Jang-geum's medical knowledge and trusted her with taking care of the royal family.
Some sources attest to Jang-geum as a real person[1][2][3] and it is still a topic of debate among scholars.
Mentions of "Jang-geum (長今)", sometimes alongside the title "female doctor" (uinyeo; 醫女), were noted on 10 occasions: Jang-geum was also mentioned in a book title "Yi dynasty Medical Officer's Journal".
Jang-geum, with the granting of the right to use "Dae" in her name, is certainly an epic lady whose name will be recorded in the history books."