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Choe Chung

Type Figure Region Asia Time 984–1068 Also known as 崔沖、Choe Chung、休公、惺斋、海东孔子

Choe Chung (984–1068), style name Haoran, pen name Heungjae, was a senior Goryeo official and Confucian educator from Haeju who served four kings and…

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  1. 984–1012Haeju · HaejuBorn into the Haeju Choe clan, he placed first in the civil service examination in 1005, entered the Hanlin Academy, and held posts such as Censor-in-Chief and Right Dispersed Attendant, valued under King Hyeonjong for his literary talent and classical learning.
  2. 1013–1024Gaesong · GaesongIn 1013 he served as compiler of the national history, helping compile the Annals of Seven Reigns from the founder to King Mokjong and recovering documents scattered by Khitan invasions; he also taught statutes, laying foundations for Goryeo's penal system, and later rose to State Councillor and Judge of Northwestern Route Military Affairs.
  3. 1024–1068Gaesong · GaesongAfter retiring in his later years he founded the Nine Academies beneath Songaksan in Gaesong, teaching the classics in nine divisions; his disciples were called the 'Munheon Gongto' or 'Disciples of State Councillor Choe', influencing the later twelve private schools; he died in 1068 and was posthumously titled Munheon.

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