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Park Hang

Type Figure Region Korean Peninsula Time c. 1209–1281 Also known as Park Hang、박항、东甫、Dongbo、革之、Hyukji

Park Hang (c. 1209–1281), a native of Chuncheon, was a civil official who passed the civil service examination under King Gojong of Goryeo.…

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  1. 1235–1270Gaegyeong · GaegyeongAfter passing the civil examination under King Gojong, he entered the Hanlin Academy, serving in local and central posts including provincial governor of Chungju. Known for his literary talent and administrative achievements, he is regarded as the founding ancestor of the Chuncheon Park clan.
  2. 1270–1274Gaegyeong and the northwestern region · GoryeoHe held central office around the return of the capital to Gaegyeong in 1270. In 1274 he accompanied King Chungnyeol to the northwestern region to welcome the Grand Princess Qi into the city, witnessing the Goryeo–Yuan dynastic marriage and the establishment of the consort system.
  3. 1275–1281Gaegyeong · GaegyeongHe twice presided over the civil examinations as Vice Director of the examinations, in 1275 and 1279. In 1277 he went to Yuan as envoy for the imperial birthday celebration, and in 1278 accompanied the king and queen into Yuan. During the invasion of Japan he was responsible for levying warships and military provisions, and memorialized to appoint Kim Bang-ŏng as Commander-in-Chief of the Eastern Expedition to restrain the high-handedness of Yuan generals Sindu and Hong Ch'ach'u.

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