Seongjong-era Hongmungwan fellow known for filial piety and integrity; pen name Bulgwonheon; founder of the Bulgwonheon-gong branch
| Life | 1426 ~ 1497 |
| Era | 조선 초기 |
| Clan | 평해 황씨 |
Hwang Jeong (1426-1497) was an early-Joseon official of the Pyeonghae Hwang clan, with courtesy name Seongok and pen name Bulgwonheon (不倦軒). He is the central figure of the Bulgwonheon-gong branch split from the Geomgyo-gong line. The Korean Wikipedia clan entry describes him as deeply filial, upright and learned in the classics.
He passed the licentiate examination in 1474, the fifth year of Seongjong, at the age of forty-nine. Despite the late start he went on to serve as a remonstrance official, an official of Gyeongsang and finally a fellow of the Hongmungwan. King Seongjong is said to have judged him pure and modest, learned and a fitting model for teachers. Because sources are scarce, no specific memorials or deeds could be confirmed here.
His name is remembered together with Dobong Seodang in Gyeongju. According to Korean Wikipedia the hall was built as a study house to honor his learning and filial piety, first named Chubojae and rebuilt in the form of a seowon in 1915. The introduction dates its founding to the mid-sixteenth century, but the reign-year and Gregorian year given do not agree, so the exact date needs further checking. It is maintained by the Bulgwonheon-gong clan group, and his tomb is said to lie on the slope just behind it, beside the tomb of King Heon'an. He is honored as founder of the Bulgwonheon-gong branch.
Said to lie on the slope behind Dobong Seodang in Gyeongju, next to the tomb of King Heon'an.