Hong Gil-dong (Korean thief)
Hong Gil-dong was a Korean outlaw during the Joseon Dynasty.Hong Gildong was born in the village of Achisil in Agok-ri, Jangseong county, Jeolla province, and was the illegitimate son of Hong Sangjik, and the illegitimate grandson of Hong Jing. Hong Gildong, in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, was recorded to be born around the year 1443, or the 25th year of the reign of Sejong, and to have deceased around the year 1510, or the 5th year of the reign of Jungjong. Hong Gildong's name in Chinese characters is 洪吉同, unlike the spelling in He Gyun's Tale of Hong Gildong , which is 洪吉童 of the same pronunciation.
In the year 1500, Hong Gildong was captured for his robberies.The character from the novel (洪吉童)
The novel Tale of Hong Gildong and fictional character are based on Hong Gil-dong's story. His half brother, Hong Il-dong, was a politician.Popular culture
Actors who played Hong Gil-dong
