Kim Gak
Korean military officer
About Kim Gak
Lived 1536 – 1610 (aged 73–74).
Kim Kak (; 1536–1610) was a Korean military officer and poet during the Choseon Dynasty. He was born in Sangju.
The poet's life was influenced by the Japanese invasion of 1592. His poetic work is characterized by Confucian ethics and the joy of living.
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Who was Kim Gak?
Korean military officer
When was Kim Gak born?
Kim Gak was born in 1536.
When did Kim Gak die?
Kim Gak died in 1610.
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