Career
He was a politician, a general, and part of the noble class during the Joseon Dynasty. His pen name was Gwangnam (광남, 光南), his courtesy name was Mu-suk (무숙, 懋叔), and his posthumous name was Chungheon (충헌, 忠憲). Due to Eumseo(음서), he was appointed to Geombudosa (의금부도사, 義禁府都事) and also appointed to the mayor of Namwon (남원부사, 南原府使).
He became Saboksichumjeong (사복시첨정, 司僕寺僉正).
In 1667, he became Sadosijeong (사도시정, 司導寺正)
In 1678, he was the mayor of Gwangju (광주부윤, 廣州府尹), then became a general in the department of Eoyeong (어영대장). He also became Jeolla Province Byeongmajeoldosa (전라도병마절도사).
In 1680, he was again reappointed as the mayor of Gwangju and then was dismissed. On March 11, 1689, he was murdered by the Southern faction party at age 70.
Grandfather Kim Jang-saeng
Uncle Kim Jip
Father Kim Ban
Brother Kim Ik-gyeom
Nephew Kim Manitoba-gi, father of Queen Ingyeong
Nephew Kim Manjung
Mother Lady Seo
Wife Lady Kim of Andong Kim clan.