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Song In

Song In (; ? – 1126) was a civil official in the mid-Goryeo era who became the intermediary founder of the Jincheon Song clan. His highest post was ''munha pyeongjangsa'' (). This was the highest government position in the period. Song In was responsible for administration, judicial affairs and economy in the district.

As he performed meritorious deeds during the King, he was conferred with Chanhwagongsin and Jincheonbaek. Baek was a position of politicians who were responsible for administration, judicial affairs and economy in the district. As the government created him Jincheonbaek, his family started regarding Jincheon as their origin. Hence, the family origin became Jincheon Song.

When he was in the position of Sangsanbaek, he tried to be just and fair in all the administrative affairs and strived to enhance the welfare of his people. He also focused on education for the youth and courtesy for people, which made his district famous for most excellent behaviors in the nation. After that, the people have long paid tribute to his feats.

During the insurrection of Yi Cha-gyŏm in the 4th year of King Injong of Goryeo's reign in 1126, he was killed by a rebellious band led by Ch'ŏk Chun-gyŏng while escorting the king. After the rebels were put down, Song In was posthumously named 'meritous subject' and titled Lord Sangsanbaek ().

Song was born in Durujinmaeul (village), Duchon-ri, Deoksan-myeon. He was promoted to Pyeongjangsa, which was the highest government position in the period. Provided by Wikipedia