About Song Ikp'il
Lived 1534 – 1599 (aged 65). Song Ikp'il was a Korean poet, philosopher and politician.
Song Ikp'il (; February 10, 1534 – August 8, 1599) was a Korean politician and Neo-Confucian scholar and educator of the Joseon period. His art names were Kubong and Hyŏnsŭng , and his courtesy name was Unjang . Song was best friends of Yi I, Sŏng Hon and Chŏng Ch'ŏl and taught Kim Jang-saeng.
Publications Kubong chip Hyŏnsŭng chip Karye chusŏl Hyŏnsŭng p'yŏn
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Who was Song Ikp'il?
Korean scholar (1534-1599)
When was Song Ikp'il born?
Song Ikp'il was born on 10 February 1534.
When did Song Ikp'il die?
Song Ikp'il died on 8 August 1599.
What was Song Ikp'il's occupation?
Song Ikp'il was a poet, philosopher and politician.
What nationality was Song Ikp'il?
Song Ikp'il was Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Song Ikp'il. https://biography.guide/song-ikp-il/
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