About Choe Hang
Lived 1409 – 1474 (aged 64–65). Choe Hang was a Korean politician.
Ch'oe Hang (; 1409–1474) was a prominent civil minister (called munsin) and scholar who came from the Sangnyeong Ch'oe clan during the Joseon period.
In 1434, the 16th year of Sejong the Great's reign, as he passed kwagŏ or civil minister exam, with the highest point, he was appointed as the junior sixth counselor at the Hall of Worthies (Chiphyŏnjŏn). He participated in helping the king create hangul, Korean alphabet. He also was devoted to compiling Tongguk t'onggam and Kyŏngguk taejŏn (State Code).
Family Father: Ch'oe Sayu Mother: Lady O of the Haeju O clan Wife: Lady Sŏ of the Dalseong Sŏ clan 1st son: Ch'oe Yŏngnin 2nd son: Ch'oe Yŏngho (; 1457–1481)
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Who was Choe Hang?
Korean politician (1409 ~ 1474 )
When was Choe Hang born?
Choe Hang was born in 1409.
When did Choe Hang die?
Choe Hang died in 1474.
What was Choe Hang's occupation?
Choe Hang was a politician.
What nationality was Choe Hang?
Choe Hang was Korean.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ch'oe Hang (Joseon civil minister)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Choe Hang. https://biography.guide/choe-hang-politician-1409/
MLA: "Choe Hang." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/choe-hang-politician-1409/.
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