Kim Ik-hun (, 1619 – March 11, 1689) was a Korean politician, a general, and part of the noble class during the Joseon period. His art name was Gwangnam () and his courtesy name was Mu-suk ().
Biography Kim Ik-hun was born in 1619. He was the son of Kim Ban, the grandson of Kim Jang-saeng and a member of the Gwangsan Kim clan.
Due to Eumseo (; an appointment to a government position due to having a honored, recognized, and notable father or grandfather who served his country) he was appointed to Geombudosa () and also appointed to the mayor of Namwon (). He became Saboksichumjeong (). In 1667, he became Sadosijeong ()Kim Ikhun
In 1678, he was the mayor of Gwangju (), then became a general in the department of Eoyeong (). He also became the Jeolla provincial army commander (). In 1680, he was again reappointed as the mayor of Gwangju and then was dismissed.
On March 11, 1689, he was murdered by the Southerners at age 70.Kim Ik-hun:Korean Historical people's Information
Family Grandfather Kim Jang-saeng Uncle Kim Jip Father Kim Ban Brother Kim Ik-gyeom Mother Lady Seo
See also Kim Jang-saeng Kim Jip Sukjong of Joseon Kim Seok-ju Queen Ingyeong Kim Manjung Gwangsan Kim clan
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External links Kim Ikhun:Naver Kim Ikhun Kim Ikhun:Korean Historical people's Information Kim Ikhun Kim Ikhun