Writer Jung Ha-yeon Dies at 82 on Nov. 1, Leaving a Lasting Legacy with ‘The King and the Queen’ and ‘Empress Myeongseong’
A pioneer of historical dramas for more than 50 years after her 1968 debut; funeral procession to be held Nov. 4
A 50-year writing career probing human desire and history “The King and the Queen” and “Empress Myeongseong” were among the works that left a lasting mark on Korean television. Their writer, Jung Ha-yeon, died on Nov. 1 at the age of 82.
