최수웅 崔秀雄

Grandson of Chief State Councillor Choe Hang; founder of the Tongnye-gong branch; said to have settled Nobong Village in Namwon

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Life & career

Choe Su-ung (崔秀雄) is the founder of the Tongnye-gong branch of the Sangnyeong Choe clan, described as a grandson of Chief State Councillor Choe Hang through the eldest son Choe Yeong-rin. He is said to have lived in retirement at Nobong Village, Sama-myeon, Namwon, North Jeolla, laying the basis for the family's long standing there.

The novelist Choe Myeong-hui is described as his 17th-generation descendant; Nobong is the model for Maean Village in Honbul. His dates, the post of tongnye he held and his tomb were not confirmed.

Family and Nobong Village

He is described as a grandson of Choe Hang, and Nobong in Namwon is a known seat of the clan. A newspaper article says he lived there in retirement and built the family's reputation. A direct genealogical source was not checked.

Grave

Tomb not confirmed.

Descendants

The novelist Choe Myeong-hui is described as a 17th-generation descendant.

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