Hojang
| Hojang | |
| Hangul | 호장 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 戶長 |
| Revised Romanization | hojang |
| McCune–Reischauer | 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.
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