Kim Ik-hun

Kim Ik-hun (Korean: 김익훈; Hanja: 金益勳, 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 (광남; 光南) and his courtesy name was Mu-suk (무숙; 懋叔).

[1] Due to Eumseo (음서; 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 (의금부도사; 義禁府都事) and also appointed to the mayor of Namwon (남원부사; 南原府使).

In 1667, he became Sadosijeong (사도시정; 司導寺正)[2] In 1678, he was the mayor of Gwangju (광주부윤; 廣州府尹), then became a general in the department of Eoyeong (어영대장).

He also became the Jeolla provincial army commander (전라도병마절도사).