The hojang (Korean호장) 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]

Hojang
Hangul
호장
Hanja
戶長
Revised Romanizationhojang
McCune–Reischauerhojang

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

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  1. ^ "호장 (戶長)", Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean), Academy of Korean Studies, retrieved 2024-06-27
  2. ^ "호장". history.go.kr. National Institute of Korean History.