Kim Chwagŭn
Kim Chwagŭn 김좌근 | |
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| Chief State Councillor | |
| In office 20 October 1863 – 23 May 1864 | |
| Preceded by | Jeong Won-yong |
| Succeeded by | Cho Doo-sun |
| In office 3 April 1853 – 14 February 1859 | |
| Preceded by | Kim Heung-geun |
| Succeeded by | Jeong Won-yong |
| Right State Councillor | |
| In office 13 June 1852 – 3 April 1853 | |
| Preceded by | Yi Heon-gu |
| Succeeded by | Cho Doo-sun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1797 |
| Died | 5 June 1869 (aged 71–72) |
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Kim Chwagŭn (Korean: 김좌근; Hanja: 金左根; 1797 – 5 June 1869) was a Korean political figure from the Andong Kim clan, who held a number of high-ranking government positions in the late Joseon period, including Chief State Councillor at King Cheoljong's court. He was the younger brother of Queen Sunwon.