Kim U-ong
Kim U-ong (金宇顒, 1540 – 1603) was a scholar-official of the mid-Joseon period. His family seat was Uiseong (義城). His courtesy name was Sukbu (肅夫), and his pen names were Donggang (東岡) and Jikbong Poui (直峰布衣). He was from Seongju (星州), North Gyeongsang Province. He was a disciple of Jo Sik (曺植). Sim-s
Born~Died 1540 ~ 1603Last edited Oct 15, 2026, 2:51 PM
Details
- Born ~ Died
- 1540 ~ 1603
- Name
- 김우옹
- Romanization
- Kim U-ong
- Born
- 1540, Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province
- Died
- 1603
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- Joseon
- Occupation
- Scholar-official, scholar
- Honors
- First-Class Wiseong Original Merit Subject
Kim U-ong (金宇顒, 1540 – 1603) was a scholar-official of the mid-Joseon period. His family seat was Uiseong (義城). His courtesy name was Sukbu (肅夫), and his pen names were Donggang (東岡) and Jikbong Poui (直峰布衣). He was from Seongju (星州), North Gyeongsang Province. He was a disciple of Jo Sik (曺植). Sim-san Kim Chang-suk, the first president of Sungkyunkwan University, was his descendant.
In the 22nd year of King Seonjo's reign (1589), he was exiled during the Gichuk Purge, and was pardoned during the Imjin War.
His works include Donggang Collection (《東岡集》) and Supplement to the Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government, Annotated and Arranged (《續資治通鑑綱目》), and he compiled Lectures on the Royal Classes (《經筵講義》). His posthumous name was Munjeong (文貞). On August 27, 1614 (the 6th year of Gwanghaegun's reign), he was registered as a First-Class Wiseong Original Merit Subject (衛聖原從功臣).
Related Cultural Properties
- Kim U-ong Donggang Literary Collection Woodblocks - South Gyeongsang Province Tangible Cultural Property No. 162
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