Queen Gonghye (Korean: 공혜왕후; Hanja: 恭惠王后; 17 November 1456 – 9 May 1474), of the Cheongju Han clan (청주 한씨; 淸州 韓氏), was the first wife of King Seongjong, 9th monarch of Joseon.
However, she died in 1461, due to postpartum illness, five days after giving birth to Yi Bun, Grand Prince Inseong.
[1] In 1470, with her father's influence, Jalsan became King Seongjong, the 9th ruler of the Joseon Dynasty and Lady Han's status changed from Princess Consort to Queen.
Because her health didn't improve, Song-yi requested to move her residence to Changdeokgung, and the three Queen Dowagers (Jaseong, Insu and Inhye), as well the King, tended to her.
For her posthumous title, Seongjong used "Gong" (공,恭) to praise her for docilely serving her in-laws, and "Hye" (혜; 惠) for her generosity, tenderness, and kindness.
The Queen's memorial tablet is enshrined in Jongmyo's main hall and her tomb is located in Samneung, Bongilcheon-ri, Jori-eup, Paju, Gyeonggi Province.