김영열은 1400년(정종 2) 왕위계승을 둘러싼 왕자의 난인 방간의 난을 평정하고 익대좌명공신으로 책록되었다.
In 1400 (the 2nd year of King Jeongjong's reign), Kim Yeongyeol conquered the rebellion of the prince and was listed as a Yi Ikdaejwimyeonggongsin.