Kim Gak

Kim Gak
Hangul
김각
Hanja
金覺
RRGim Gak
MRKim Kak
Art name
Hangul
석천
Hanja
石川
RRSeokcheon
MRSŏkch'ŏn
Courtesy name
Hangul
경성
Hanja
景惺
RRGyeongseong
MRKyŏngsŏng

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

  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.