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and sang-ui Court Ladies who served directly under the royal family
members, and the head manager of their assigned department. Depending on
their role and department, there would be internal ranking within the
sang-goongs. For example, a sang-goong who served the Queen has higher
authority and ranking than a sang-goong who serves a prince, princess,
and/or concubine. A sang-goong could also become a "Royal Concubine" if
the King showed favor. They would be called "Favored Sang-Goong" and
would be considered the highest rank of the 5a. However, since they are
still in the rank of 5, the "Favored Sang-goong" would not be considered
a member of the royal family, part of the ne-goong, and considered a
Royal Noble Consort. Instead, they would just be known as a concubine of
the rank of "Sang-goong." However, the Favored Sang-goong would have a
sang-goong of her own to serve her.
