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Kim Hab

Type Figure Region Korean Peninsula Time 1593–1651 Also known as 金淐、Kim Hab、김합

Kim Hab was a late Joseon military officer, born 1593 in Joseon, died 1651, famed for valor in the wars of his era.

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  1. 1593–1636Joseon · JoseonKim Hab was born in wartime, took up arms in adulthood, and held local defense posts. Known for bravery and combat skill, he had accumulated rich frontier and field experience before the Manchu invasion of 1636.
  2. 1636–1637Namhansanseong · NamhansanseongDuring the Manchu invasion the Qing army advanced south; Kim Hab took part in guarding the king and defending Namhansanseong, distinguishing himself in the siege. Though Joseon ultimately surrendered to Qing, his military merits were still recognized by the court.
  3. 1637–1651Hanseong · HanseongAfter the surrender to Qing, Kim Hab continued to hold key posts, influencing frontier defense and central military decision-making in the 1640s. He died in 1651 as one of the most representative generals of the late Injo reign.

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