조선 光國功臣 金澍의 가문과 관직 생활

Abstract

Kim Ju was a Joseon’s government official in 16th century (1512-1563). At that time, there was a violent political tension in Joseon, but Kim Ju stayed out of the political forefront. He was recognized postmortem as a Gwanggukgongsin (noted servant of the dynasty) for his contribution in settling the 200-year old issue between Joseon and Ming China concerning King Taejo’s family lineage and his alleged assassination of four kings in Goryeo Dyanasty (a.k.a. Jongyebyeonmu). Kim Ju was born in a family that strived for a better status. This family focused on their children’s education and tried to find good spouses for their children. Kim Ju was a beneficiary of these efforts. He won the first place in the state examination for selecting government officials. But even before that, he was married to a royal descendant and thus had a royal background. Kim Ju was a competent government official, and his competence along with his family background was a great asset in his governmental life. He was assigned the duty of Jongyebyeonmu(宗系辨誣) was partly because of Jeong Yugil’s recommendation, who was his close friend and was also close to the king. But his competence and the family background were also non-negligible factors. Kim Ju was recognized as a Gwangukgongsin after he died. His integrity and achievements seem to have been approved: He was remembered on the state level and his achievements were acknowledged.