Hojang

Hojang

Infobox Korean name
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.

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

ee also

*List of Korea-related topics
*History of Korea
*Joseon Dynasty politics


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