Eldest son of Im Won-hu and Goryeo official who rose to Jungseo Sirang Pyeongjangsa
| Life | 1171 |
| Era | 고려 |
| Clan | 장흥 임씨 |
Im Geuk-chung (d. 1171) was a Goryeo official, eldest son of the chief minister Im Won-hu and brother of Injong's consort Queen Dowager Gongye. Wikipedia does not state his seat directly but places him in the Jangheung Im category. His birth year is unknown and he died in 1171. His posthumous title is not given.
He is recorded as Chumirwon Busa, Dongjichumirwonsa, Hallim Scholar and Dongji Gonggeo. The scholar post involved drafting royal documents and the Gonggeo post oversaw examinations, so he evidently played a role in literary affairs and recruitment. The article does not describe specific achievements or dates.
He continued in office after the military coup of 1170 and served as Jungseo Sirang Pyeongjangsa among other posts. This shows how in-law families fared under the military regime, but since the Wikipedia article is a short stub, further details were not confirmed. He is useful for understanding the mid-Goryeo standing of the Jangheung Im around his father and sister. His seat and posthumous title should be rechecked in other sources.
Wikipedia lists Chumirwon Busa, Dongjichumirwonsa, Hallim Scholar and Dongji Gonggeo among his posts.
See also his father Im Won-hu, sister Queen Gongye and the Jangheung Im page.
His tomb was not confirmed.