Kim Chajŏm (Korean: 김자점; 1588 – January 27, 1652) was a Korean scholar-official of the Joseon dynasty period and Ming-Qing transition. He was one of the disciples of Sŏng Hon and came from the Andong Kim clan.

He was Joseon's chief state councillor from 1645 to 1650,[citation needed] and was an ancestor of Kim Ku, a famous Korean independence activist.

In 1646, threatened by the return of Im Gyeong-eop to the capital, Kim Chajŏm paid soldiers to assassinate Im Gyeong-eop.

Family

  • Father Kim T'ak (김탁; 金琢)
  • Mother Lady Yu of the Gigye Yu clan (기계 유씨); Yu Hong's eldest daughter.
  • Siblings Older brother: Kim Chagyŏm (김자겸; 金自兼); died young
  • Wives and children: Lady Pyŏn of the Hwangju Pyŏn clan (황주 변씨) – No issue. Unnamed woman Son - Kim Ryŏn (김련; 金鍊; ?–1651) Son - Kim Sik (김식; 金鉽; 1620–1651) Grandson - Kim Seryŏng (김세룡; 金世龍; ?–1651) Granddaughter-in-law - Princess Hyomyeong (효명옹주; 1637–1700) Son - Kim Chŏng (김정, 金鋌; 1631–1651) Unnamed concubine – No issue.

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