Kim T'ae-sŏ (Korean: 김태서; Hanja: 金台瑞; ?–1257) was a Goryeo government official and the progenitor of the Jeonju Kim clan. He held various government posts such as Hallim Academician (한림학사) and Vice-Director of the Chancellery (문하시랑평장사; 門下侍郎平章事; munhasirang p'yŏngjangsa).
| Kim T'ae-sŏ | |
| Hangul | 김태서 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Kim Tae-seo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim T'ae-sŏ |
| Posthumous name | |
| Hangul | 문장 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Munjang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Munchang |
Kim T'ae-so was the son of Kim Pong-mo, and a descendant of the royal family of Silla via King Gyeongsun’s son Prince Daean.[1] In 1232, he became a Hallim Academy Scholar and served as an assistant examiner (동지공거) of the state examination. His top post would be that of Vice Prime Minister. He served through the reign of five kings: Myeongjong, Sinjong, Huijong, Gangjong and Gojong.[2] According to the Goryeosa, he was said to have revered Confucianism, but was not fond of writing. He was the father of three sons: Kim Yak-sŏn, Kim Ki-son (김기손; 金起孫), and Kim Kyŏng-son.[3] Two of them served in military offices while one served as a civil official.[4] In 1254, he moved his family from Gyeongju to Jeonju due to the ongoing Mongol invasions of Korea. Due to the O Sŭngjŏk incident, in 1251, his family assets were forfeited. In 1257, he died and was given the posthumous name of Munjang. He was buried on Moaksan, in North Jeolla Province, South Korea.[5]
References edit
- ^ "(125)전주 김씨(全州金氏)-57,979명". 서울이코노미뉴스 (in Korean). 19 February 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ "김태서(金台瑞)". Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean). Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ [Volume 110]. [Goryeosa] (in Chinese) – via Wikisource.
- ^ McCann, David (1979). Studies on Korea in Transition. Honululu: Center for Korean Studies. p. 15. ISBN 9780917536137.
- ^ Kim, Jun-hee; Shim, Kyu-seok (26 September 2018). "Will Kim visit ancestor's grave?". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 27 October 2023.