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.