Kim Sun

Kim Sun (金恂, 1258 – 24 August 1321¹) was a civil official of the Goryeo period.² His courtesy name was Guihu (歸厚) and his posthumous name was Munyeong (文英). His family seat was Gu Andong Kim clan, and he was the third son of Kim Bang-gyeong (金方慶), Duke Chungnyeol. He was the 10th-generation descendant of Gyeongsun (金傅), the last king of Silla, and was a native of Andongbu (安東府).

Career

In 1279, at the age of 22 (5th year of King Chungnyeol), he passed the civil service examination and served as Nangjang (郞將), Haksa (學士), Jikgang (直講), and other posts. He took part in the Yuan dynasty's invasions of Japan as a member of the military, and upon returning he became Jeonjung Sisa (殿中侍史).

In 1297 he rose to Left Vice Secretary (左副承旨), and the following year to Left Secretary (左承旨). During the reign of King Chungseon, he served as Gwangjeong Busa (光政副使), Seungji, and Sungkyunkwan Jwasu, and then became Right Secretary (右承旨). He later again served as Sungkyunkwan Jwasu, and then became Bomungak Haksa and Jimin Josa. He subsequently rose to Samsasa Jwasa (左使), and although he was appointed Miljik Busa (密直副使), he resigned from the post.

In 1312 he was promoted to Jungdaegwang (重大匡) and enfeoffed as Duke of Sangnak (上洛君), and in 1316 he became Pansa of Samsasa.

Family

Kim Sun married a daughter of Heo Gong (許珙), Duke Mungyeong, of the Yangcheon Heo clan, and had four sons and three daughters.³⁴

• Father: Kim Bang-gyeong, Duke Chungnyeol