Hojang Explained

Hangul:호장
Hanja:戶長
Rr:hojang
Mr:hojang

The hojang was a local official of low rank during the Goryeo and Joseon periods of Korean history. His role was similar to that of a village headman.[1]

The hojang was responsible for maintaining various local records, including the slave rolls and the gijeok register of working kisaeng.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 호장 . history.go.kr . National Institute of Korean History.