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「Samguk Sagi」 Kim Bu-sik

Humanities ScholarKR1085 — 1151

Civil official and historian of the Goryeo period. Compiled the Samguk Sagi, establishing a crucial foundation for the study of ancient Korean history.

“I simply weave the virtue, vice, and loyalty of the ancient monarchs without addition or subtraction to serve as a mirror for posterity.”

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L i b r a r y

Records

What this figure read, watched, and listened to

S i g n a t u r eL i n e s

Quote

“I simply weave the virtue, vice, and loyalty of the ancient monarchs without addition or subtraction to serve as a mirror for posterity.”

Greeting

“History illuminates the virtue and vice of rulers and the loyalty and treachery of ministers.”
“I shall record the old affairs of the Three Kingdoms as a mirror for posterity.”
“One must study widely, mastering both the old and the new.”

Roll Call

“My brush and chronicles are ready.”
“I shall obey the royal command and step forth.”
“I take my place as the one who records.”

Deploy

“Form ranks and march on Seogyeong!”
“Uproot the rebellion!”
“March with the discipline befitting the king's army!”

Victory

“The will of the loyal minister has at last been fulfilled.”
“A victory that history need not be ashamed of.”
“Posterity will read this record.”

Draw

“A hasty judgment is a sin against history.”
“Patience, too, is part of strategy.”
“I shall reassess the situation.”

Defeat

“As supreme commander, I do not shirk responsibility.”
“This, too, shall serve as a warning for future generations.”
“The historian's brush does not break.”

Strike

“Crush the rebellion!”
“Break through in one stroke!”
“Take Seogyeong!”
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Overview

High intellect and command combined with strong conservative disposition enabled the dual role of system-maintainer and historian. High loyalty and diligence showed strong dynastic dedication, but low humility led to absolutizing his own historical interpretation.

Core Abilities

Command
70
Martial
38
Intellect
85
Charm
58

Inner Virtues

Temperance
55
Diligence
82
Reflection
60
Courage
65

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
80
Benevolence
48
Fairness
60
Humility
45

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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