Kil Chae

Kil Chae (Korean: 길재; Hanja: 吉再; 1353–1419) was a Korean scholar-official who served near the end of Goryeo dynasty. A Goryeo loyalist, he refused to serve the new Joseon dynasty that overthrew Goryeo. The followers of Kil's teachings would coalesce as the Sarim faction.^[1]

Born1353

Bonghan-ri, Goa-eup, Gumi, Gyeongsang Province, Goryeo

Died1419 (aged 65–66)

Hangul

길재

Hanja

吉再

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Kil Chae
Born	1353 Bonghan-ri, Goa-eup, Gumi, Gyeongsang Province, Goryeo
Died	1419 (aged 65–66)
Korean name
Hangul	길재
Hanja	吉再
RR	Gil Jae
MR	Kil Chae
Art name
Hangul	야은, 금오산인
Hanja	冶隱, 金烏山人
RR	Yaeun, Geumosanin
MR	Yaŭn, Kŭmosanin
Courtesy name
Hangul	재보
Hanja	再父
RR	Jaebo
MR	Chaebo

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