1 : Bearing A Posthumous Name ◉

Royalty of the Joseon Dynasty used posthumous names extensively, though "bad" monarchs were sometimes denied them.

: Often given to those who lived excessively. Neutral/Sympathetic : Used for those who faced misfortune. 1 : Bearing a Posthumous Name

: Used to condemn tyrannical or failed rulers. Royalty of the Joseon Dynasty used posthumous names

Emperors are referred to by their posthumously (e.g., Emperor Showa). Commoners may receive a Buddhist posthumous name ( Kaimyo ). Korea 1 : Bearing a Posthumous Name

: For those who died young or faced early tragedy.

: Tradition holds that Ji Fa (King Wu of Zhou) gave his father, Ji Chang, the posthumous title " Civil King " (Wen Wang) to honor his wisdom and care for the people.