Background
She is a second daughter of Prince Imperial Ui of of Korea, a fifth son of Emperor Gojong of of Korea and his concubine, Lady Sudeokdang.
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Career
She is the eldest of the surviving daughters of Prince Imperial Ui. Haewŏn was born in Sadong Palace which was an official residence of her family in Seoul and raised in Unhyeon Palace. Claiming the Throne since the death of Prince Hoeun on 16 July 2005, Princess Haewŏn was enthroned as the symbolic monarch of of Korea on 29 September 2006 by the Korean Imperial Family Association, organized by about a dozen descendants of the Joseon dynasty.
She lays claim to the title of the Empress of of Korea and declared the restoration of Imperial House in her own succession ceremony.
The private enthronement was not approved or supported by the republican government of South of Korea. 29 September 2006 – present: assumed to be Her Imperial Highness Princess Yi Haewon, Titular Empress of of Korea.
