Yi Ik

Several Koreans have borne the name Yi Ik. They are most readily distinguished by their pen names:

  • Ganong Yi Ik, 1579-1624, official exiled during the reign of Gwanghaegun of Joseon.
  • Nongjae Yi Ik, 1629-1690, high official under Hyeonjong and Sukjong of Joseon
  • Seongho Yi Ik, 1681-1763, early Silhak philosopher and social critic.