Kim Chu-wŏn

Kim Chu-wŏn was a relative of King Hyegong of Silla.

Biography
Kim Chu-wŏn was the son of gakgan Kim Yu-jŏng, who was a descendant of the third son of King Taejong Muyeol, Kim Mun-wang. After the death of Hyegong of Silla in 780, Kim Chu-wŏn, who was one of the pretenders to the throne of Silla, failed to arrive in the capital in time, due to heavy rains. This was interpreted as a bad omen, and his popularity declined. The throne was seized by Wonseong of Silla.

To appease Kim Chu-wŏn, Wonseong gave him the title of sigeup (식읍; 食邑) and wang of Myeongju, and gave the position of a Prime Minister to his son, Kim Hŏn-ch'ang. Kim Hŏn-ch'ang would however rebel against the royal authority in 822.