Heo Jeok

Hŏ Chŏk (; 1610 – 11 May 11, 1680) was a politician during the Joseon period. He was the 124th and 125th Prime Minister of Korea (Yŏngŭijŏng), in 1664, 1671, and 1674–1680. His art name was Mukjae and Hyuong . He came from the Yangcheon Heo clan.

He was the leader of the Southerners faction, and a rival of Song Si-yŏl.

Family Father Hŏ Han (; 1574–1642) Mother Kim Kyŏnggae , Lady Kim of the Andong Kim clan (; 1580–?) Siblings Older brother - Hŏ Ch'i (; 1604–1636) Younger sister - Lady Hŏ of the Yangcheon Hŏ clan (; 1617–?) Younger brother - Hŏ Chil (; 1617–?) Younger brother - Hŏ Che (; 1617–?) Younger brother - Hŏ Chin (; 1620–?) Younger sister - Lady Hŏ of the Yangcheon Hŏ clan (; 1628–?); Yi Yŏbal's third wife Wives and their children Lady Yi of the Gwangju Yi clan (; 1618–?); daughter of Yi Sŏ Son - Hŏ Ak (; 1644–?) Son - Hŏ Sŏ (; 1645–?) Lady Min of the Yeoheung Min clan (; 1634–?); daughter of Min Chi'ik — No issue. Unnamed concubine (1626–?) Son - Hŏ Kyŏn (; 1646–1680) Daughter-in-law - Hong Yeyŏng , Lady Hong (; 1645–?) Unnamed daughter-in-law; concubine (1650–?) Son - Hŏ Hu (; 1648–?)

Works Ilgi Hŏsanggukjuŭi