Gim Seokju facts for kids
| Gim Seokju | |
| Hangul | |
|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Seok-ju |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Sŏkchu |
Quick facts for kids Art name |
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| Hangul |
식암
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Sigam |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sigam |
| Courtesy name | |
| Hangul |
사백
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Sabaek |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sabaek |
Gim Seokju (Korean: 김석주, hanja: 金錫冑, 1634 – September 20, 1684) was a very important person in the Joseon Kingdom of Korea. He was a smart scholar who studied Confucianism, a skilled politician, and a talented writer. His special nickname was Sigam (식암, 息庵), and his courtesy name was Sabaek (사백, 斯百).
A Life of Service
Gim Seokju came from an important family in Korea. He was a cousin to Queen Myunseong, who was a very influential person at the time. This connection helped him become a key figure in the government.
Top Politician
In 1680, Gim Seokju reached one of the highest positions in the Joseon government. He became the Chief State Councillor. You can think of this role as being similar to a prime minister today. It meant he was the head of the government and helped the king make big decisions for the country.
His Writings
Gim Seokju was also a well-known writer. He wrote many books and essays during his lifetime. These writings show his deep knowledge of Confucianism and his thoughts on how society should be run.
- 'Shikamjip' (식암집, 息庵集)
- 'Beolgo' (별고, 別稿)
- 'Haedongsabu' (해동사부, 海東辭賦)
- 'Shikamyugo' (식암유고, 息菴遺稿)
- 'Hanggunsooji' (행군수지, 行軍須知)
- 'Gomunbaiksun' (고문백선, 古文白選)
- 'Hangoojasu' (한구자수, 韓構字藪)
- Chunsojhajipseomun (춘소자집 서문, 春沼子集 序文)
See also
- Song Siyeol
- Yun Seondo
- Hong Woo-won
- Kim Ik-hun
- Kim Manjung
- Kim Yuk
- Kim Woo-myung
- Song Jun-gil
