Chief State Councillor under King Jeongjo; pen name Jukha; posthumous title Munjeong
| Life | 1723 ~ 1790 |
| Era | 조선 후기 |
| Clan | 연안 김씨 |
Kim Ik (1723-1790), of the Yeonan Kim clan, was a late Joseon official with courtesy name Gwangjung, pen names Jukha and Yakhyeon, and posthumous title Munjeong. Passing the examination under Yeongjo, he held posts including Vice Remonstrator, Sunyeon, Pilseon and Eungyo before being appointed Grand Remonstrator.
Under Jeongjo he served as Chancellor of the Sungkyunkwan, Inspector-General, Vice Minister of Personnel, governor of Hwanghae and Minister of Rites. After spells as Right Consultant and Minister of Personnel, Magistrate of Ganghwa and Minister of Military Affairs he became Right State Councillor, later Chief State Councillor. He is said to have enjoyed Jeongjo's trust while in that post.
After censorial posts he served as Grand Remonstrator, Chancellor and Inspector-General, then minister of Rites, Personnel and Military Affairs before reaching the top councillor posts. He is described as trusted by Jeongjo, but specific policy achievements were not confirmed here.
His tomb location was not confirmed in this research.