Royal secretary and Gangwon governor; pen name Gupo
| Life | 1600 |
| Era | 조선 후기 |
| Clan | 광주 안씨 |
An Heon-jing was a late-Joseon civil official from Gwangju, courtesy name Seonggwan, pen name Gupo. He is listed as born in 1600; his death year was not confirmed. A great-grandson of the magistrate An Yeo-gyeong (安汝敬), his grandfather was the Hoseong merit subject An Hwang, his father was the vice-minister An Eung-hyeong and his mother a daughter of Chief State Councillor Yi San-hae.
Gifted in literature from childhood, he passed the civil examination in 1621 and again in 1626. In 1641 he placed first three times in a monthly composition test, receiving a horse from the king and a rise in rank to right royal secretary.
He served as royal secretary in 1646 and 1652, councillor the next year and in 1654 became Gangwon governor. Skilled at prose, he was not recognized at court and is said to have fallen short as governor. His poems and prose are in the Gupojip.
An Heon-jing was a grandson of the Hoseong merit subject An Hwang and his maternal family was that of Chief State Councillor Yi San-hae. Though descended from such families, he opened his own way by passing the examination twice, in 1621 and 1626, showing his literary talent.
The monthly composition test required officials to compose poetry and prose each month, and placing first three times in 1641 proves his literary ability. The Encyclopedia notes however that his reputation at court and results as governor were not high, showing that literary gifts and practical politics do not always go together.
The location of his grave was not confirmed.