Choe Hang (Joseon civil minister)


Choe Hang was a prominent civil minister and scholar of the Saknyeong Choe clan during the Joseon Dynasty.
In 1434, the 16th year of Sejong the Great's reign, as he passed gwageo or civil minister exam, with the highest point, he was appointed as the title of Buchucan at Hall of Worthies. He participated in helping the king create hangul, Korean alphabet. He also devoted to compiling Dongguk Tonggam and Gyeongguk daejeon.