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Gim Jangsaeng (July 8, 1548 - August 3, 1631) was a very important scholar, politician, teacher, and writer in Korea during the Joseon period. He was known for his deep knowledge of Neo-Confucianism, which was a major way of thinking at the time.
Gim Jangsaeng was the son of Kim Gye-hui, who held an important government position called Censor-General during the reign of King Seonjo. His mother was from the Pyeongsan Shin family.
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A Respected Scholar
Gim Jangsaeng was a famous member of the Gwangsan Kim clan. He was so respected that he was honored in the Confucian shrine, a special place where great scholars are remembered. This honor meant he was recognized as a Munmyo Bae-hyang sage-scholar. Because of this, he became one of the 18 most respected wise scholars in Korea's history.
Following Great Teachers
Gim Jangsaeng continued the academic traditions of two very famous Neo-Confucian scholars: Yulgok Yi I and Seong Hon. He learned from their teachings and helped pass on their ideas to new students.
His Influential Family
Gim Jangsaeng had an influential family. His son, Kim Jip, also became a very important Neo-Confucian scholar during the Joseon dynasty. Gim Jangsaeng was also the great-grandfather of Kim Manjung. Kim Manjung was a famous writer who wrote well-known stories like Guunmong (also known as The Cloud Dream of the Nine) and Sasinam jungi.
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Letter of Gim Jangsaeng
