"""Dae Jang Geum"" (2003), an internationally telecast TV series from South Korean TV channel MBC (entitled ""Jewel in the Palace"" in English-speaking countries) and loosely based on the Annals of Joseon Dynasty of Korea, focuses on a character with what occupation?"
Jang-geum illness with food. Jang-geum, with the granting of the right to use ""Dae"" in her name, is certainly an epic lady whose name will be recorded in the history books." Jang-geum Jang-geum (fl. early 16th century) was reputedly the first female Royal Physician in Korean history. She was mentioned 10 times in the "Annals of the Joseon Dynasty". It is known that King Jungjong was pleased with Jang-geum's medical knowledge and trusted her with taking care of the royal family. Henceforth, Jang-geum became the third highest-ranking officer in the Court, and was granted the use of "Dae "() (which means
Dae Jang Geum Dae Jang Geum Dae Jang Geum (; literally "The Great Jang-geum"), also known as Jewel in the Palace, is a 2003 Korean television series directed by Lee Byung-hoon. It first aired from September 15, 2003, to March 23, 2004, on MBC, where it was the top program with an average viewership rating of 46.3% and a peak of 57.8% (making it the 10th highest rated Korean drama of all time). Produced for , it was later exported to 91 countries and has earned worldwide, becoming known as one of the primary proponents of the Korean Wave by heightening the spread