Kim Gak

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Kim Gak
Hangul
김각
Hanja
金覺
Revised RomanizationGim Gak
McCune–ReischauerKim Kak
Art name
Hangul
석천
Hanja
石川
Revised RomanizationSeokcheon
McCune–ReischauerSŏkch'ŏn
Courtesy name
Hangul
경성
Hanja
景惺
Revised RomanizationGyeongseong
McCune–ReischauerKyŏngsŏng

Kim Gak (Korean김각; Hanja金覺; 1536–1610) was a Korean military officer and poet during the Choseon Dynasty. He was born in Sangju.

The poet's life was influenced by the Japanese invasion of 1592. His poetic work is characterized by Confucian ethics and the joy of living.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Lee, Ku-eui. 2012. "A Study of the Spiritual Sphere in Seokcheon KimGak's Poetry" [in Korean]. Korean Thought and Culture LXIII: 49-81.

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