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Record of Lady Sa's Southward Journey

Record of Lady Sa's Southward Journey, also called Lady Sa's Journey To The South, or Sa sshi namjŏn ki (Korean사씨남정기; Hanja謝氏南征記), is a 17th-century Korean novel by Kim Man-jung set in the Ming dynasty of China.

It was written during the Joseon dynasty, under the reign of King Sukjong. Unlike most works of unknown authorship, the novel has been attributed to a single author.

The main protagonist in the novel. She is the loyal and virtuous wife of Master Yu. Married to Master Yu for nine years, but unable to bear any children.

A scholar and Lady Sa’s husband who then becomes Lady Kyo’s husband.

The second wife of Master Yu. She is envious of Lady Sa’s position as the first wife and went to great lengths in order to secure that same position. She gave birth to Master Yu’s only child, a son. However, she then kills her son in order to frame Lady Sa.

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