Gim Yuk

Aug 23, 1580 - September 1658

Gim Yuk or Kim Yuk was a Korean Neo-Confucian scholar, politician and writer of the Korean Joseon Dynasty. His nickname was Jamgok, Hoejeongdang, a courtesy name was Baekhu, and his posthumous name was Munjeong. He came from the Cheongpung Kim clan.
Gim Yuk served as prime minister of the Joseon dynasty in 1651 and 1654 through 1658. He was Grandfather of Queen Myeongseong and 6G-Great-Grandfather of Queen Hyoui.
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