Hong Gil-dong (Korean thief)

Hong Gil-dong
Hangul 홍길동
Hanja 洪吉童 or 洪吉同
Revised Romanization Hong Gil-dong
McCune–Reischauer Hong Kil-tong
This is a Korean name; the family name is Hong.

Hong Gil-dong (Hangul: 홍길동; Hanja: 洪吉童; 1440 – 1510?) was a Korean thief during the Joseon Dynasty.[1] The novel Tale of Hong Gildong and fictional character of the same name are based on Hong Gil-dong's story. His half brother was politician Hong Il-dong.

References

  1. ↑ Baek, Min-je (2015-04-03). "백민제의 '닭으로 본 인문학' _ (27) 의적 홍길동 가족과 닭". Dokseo Shinmun. Retrieved 2016-01-26.


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