Hojang | |
Hangul | 호장 |
---|---|
Hanja | 戶長 |
Revised Romanization | hojang |
McCune–Reischauer | hojang |
The hojang ( Korean: 호장) 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] [2]
The hojang was responsible for maintaining various local records, including the slave rolls and the gijeok register of working kisaeng.[ citation needed]
Hojang | |
Hangul | 호장 |
---|---|
Hanja | 戶長 |
Revised Romanization | hojang |
McCune–Reischauer | hojang |
The hojang ( Korean: 호장) 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] [2]
The hojang was responsible for maintaining various local records, including the slave rolls and the gijeok register of working kisaeng.[ citation needed]