A Study on the Life and the Achievement of Contributing Horses of Kim Man-il as a Historical Character Resource

Abstract

This article is intended to synthesize the life and the achievement of contributing Horses Kim Man-il(1550-1632) through the analysis of historical materials. Kim Man-il contributed to overcoming the national crisis by donating war horses during the Joseon Dynasty, and also contributed to national defense and diplomacy. In addition, he is a historical figure who influenced not only the development of horse history and horse culture in Korea but also daily life. It can be evaluated that he was not only awarded a high-ranking government post for donating war horses but also achieved social and economic status by climbing to a high government post. Therefore, the focus of the research was on systematically analyzing and organizing valuable historical data about Kim Man-il. In addition, the reasons and backgrounds for recording the contents during historical analysis were critically reviewed in light of the situation and times of Joseon.