Kim Jong-jik facts for kids
- In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Jong-jik (Korean: 김종직, hanja:金宗直, June 1431 - August 19, 1492) was an important scholar, politician, and soldier during Korea's Joseon Dynasty. He followed a way of thinking called Neo-Confucianism, which was very important in Korea at that time. His pen name was Jeomphiljae.
Kim Jong-jik is known as a key leader and teacher for a group of scholars called the Sarim party. These scholars had a big influence on Joseon society and government.
A Life of Learning and Service
Kim Jong-jik was born in 1431. He spent his life studying and working for the government. He was not just a scholar who read books; he also took part in politics and even served as a soldier. This shows how well-rounded and dedicated he was to his country.
His Important Ideas
Kim Jong-jik's ideas were very important for the Sarim scholars. He taught them to focus on honest government and strong moral values. He believed that leaders should always act fairly and put the people first. His teachings helped shape how many future leaders thought about their duties.
What He Wrote
Kim Jong-jik wrote many books and collections of his writings. These works show his deep knowledge and his thoughts on society and government. Some of his famous works include:
- Jeomphiljaejip (점필재집)
- Chunggupungah (청구풍아, 靑丘風雅)
- Dongmunsoo (동문수, 東文粹)
- DanghooIlgi (당후일기)
- YudooYurok (유두유록, 遊頭流錄)
- Gihaengrok (기행록, 紀行錄)
His writings are still studied today to understand the history and ideas of the Joseon Dynasty.
Related Pages
- Sarim
- Jo Gwang-jo
- Nam Gon
- Kim Jeon
- Shim Jeong
- Gil Jae
