Official who reported Jeong Yeo-rip's alleged treason in 1589 and was named a first-class Pyeongnan merit subject; Prince Sangsan
| Era | 조선 중기 |
| Clan | 상주 박씨 |
Park Chung-gan was a mid-Joseon official of the Sangju Park, courtesy name Sukjeong and son of Park Se-hu. His birth and death years were not confirmed. He entered office through hereditary privilege and became Revenue Section Chief in 1584.
In 1589, as magistrate of Jaeryeong, he joined Han Jun, Yi Chuk and Han Eung-in in reporting Jeong Yeo-rip's alleged treason, an event that led to the long Gichuk purge; later opinion on his role is divided. For this he was promoted to Vice-Minister of Punishments, named a first-class Pyeongnan merit subject and enfeoffed as Prince Sangsan.
In 1592 he oversaw fortress repairs but was dismissed for fleeing in battle, and was dismissed again as acting Minister of Revenue in 1593, though he later handled grain supply in Yeongnam and Honam and, in 1594, relief for the starving. In 1599 he was criticised for private use of supplies of the Merit Subjects Office, and in 1600 he was impeached several times after memorialising against factional conduct. His sons Park Chi-ui and Park Chi-in later became known among the 'Seven Friends of the River'.
For reporting the 1589 treason case he was named a first-class Pyeongnan merit subject and enfeoffed as Prince Sangsan.
His tomb location was not confirmed in this survey.
Sons Park Chi-ui and Park Chi-in are recorded.