Kim Yongchun
| Kim Yongchun | |
| Hangul | 김용춘 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 金龍春 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Yongchun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Yongch'un |
Kim Yongchun (김용춘, 金龍春, 578-647) was member of Silla Royal Family, Hwarang and Gukseon (國仙) from 596 to 603.
Biography
Yongchun was the son of King Jinji of Silla and brother-in-law of Princess Cheomyong, daughter of King Jinpyeong of Silla. He served as minister during the reign of King Jinpyeong and Queen Seondeok. After Kim Chunchu (the son of Kim Yongsu (金龍樹)) ascended the throne as King Muyeol, Kim Yongchun was given the honorific title of "King Munheung" (문흥대왕, 文興大王) in 654.
References
- Samguk Yusa: Legends and History of the Three Kingdoms of Ancient Korea, translated by Tae-Hung Ha and Grafton K. Mintz. Yonsei University Press: Seoul, Korea. ISBN 1-59654-348-5
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