Kim Bu-il

Timeline

1. 1090–1105Gaeseong · GaegyeongHe passed the civil service examination and entered service at the Hanlin Academy. He accompanied Privy Council envoy Wang Ga on a mission to Song, where his writings won praise from Emperor Zhezong of Song. He served as shiyi and draftor, and as governor of Wonju and Sangju with outstanding administrative achievements.
2. 1106–1116Gaeseong · GaegyeongHe served as vice director of the Ministry of Rites under King Injong. When Liao requested Goryeo send troops to attack the Jurchens, he, together with Kim Busik, Han Chong, and Tak Jun-gyeong, strongly opposed, arguing the military and people needed rest and Goryeo should not wage war for another state. In 1116 he became lecturer at Bowon-gak, teaching classics and history to the king and officials, greatly enhancing his literary reputation.
3. 1122–1130Gaeseong · GaegyeongAfter Injong ascended in 1122, he served as deputy director of the Privy Council and Hanlin academician, later rising to vice director of the Secretariat and chancellor, entering the ruling core. Known for his generosity and literary skill, he drafted edicts and eulogies, and his eulogies at the Eight Halls won praise from King Injong and the Song court.
4. 1130–1132Gaeseong · GaegyeongHe requested retirement in 1130 after a stroke, receiving instead the honorary titles Grand Commandant and Grand Councillor, and director of the Secretariat. He died in 1132 with the posthumous name Mun-gyeon. He composed the stele for the Won'gyeong Wangsa of Hapcheon Banyasa, valued in the history of mid-Goryeo calligraphy and stele carving.