The Role of Kim Jwa-myeong and The Formation of the King’s Maternal Relatives of Cheongpung Kim’s family in 17th century

This paper aims to understand the role of Kim Jwa-myeong. Kim Jwa-myung was a native of Cheongpung Kim’s family and was the king’s maternal relatives. There are two functions. First, the king's conductors of state affairs. Second, it can strengthen the basis of regal power. Kim Jwa-myeong seemed to have been faithful to this role. After the national marriage during the reign of King Hyojong, he reviewed his role until the reign of King Hyeonjong. Hyojong had great faith in Kim Yuk. Therefore, Cheongpung Kim’s family was chosen as the king’s maternal relatives. Joseon had a task to solve after the Byeongja year’s Invasion. It is a solution to the problems of the people's livelihood, the national reconstruction and the rich national strength. Kim Yuk served as an administrator. He implemented the system-Daedong. So he made the people comfortable, and made enough of the country's finances. King Hyojong tried to overcome the national crisis and strengthen the regal power through Cheongpung Kim’s family. Kim Yuk's actions were reported to his son Kim Jwa-myeong as a family business. From the reign of King Hyojong, Sanlim’s power have become more powerful. Sanlim kept Kim Jwa-myeong in check. Kim Jwa-myeong was smart but could not be a prime minister. However, he was an official close to the king, in charge of all the official duties and administrative affairs of the Yukjo. Through this, he demonstrated his ability as a working-level official. He made efforts for the king and the royal family by the king’s maternal relatives. It was intended to strengthen the regal power and raise the status of the royal family. He also tried to make King Hyeonjong a healthy king. Kim Jwa-myeong solved the problems encountered during the reign of King Hyeonjong. Kim Jwa-myeong is a close official of King Hyeonjong and left many contributions during the reign of King Hyeonjong. The king’s maternal relatives was in relation to the king. So I've been thinking badly of overusing power. But Kim Jwa-myeong showed that the king’s maternal relatives could work for the king.