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Hong Gildong jeon (Korean: 홍길동전; Hanja: 洪吉童傳) is a Korean novel, often translated as The Biography of Hong Gildong, written during the Joseon period. The novel is considered an iconic piece of Korean literature and culture. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to Joseon statesman, Hŏ Kyun, though recent scholarship has called this into question. Hong Gildong, an illegitimate son of a nobleman and his lowborn concubine, is the main character of the story.
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Hong Gildong jeon (홍길동전) — verified Korean folklore / myth.
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Hong Gildong jeon (홍길동전) is a verified Korean folktale / myth (cross-checked via Wikipedia Hong Gildong jeon 2026-06-29 00:22 UTC, as of 2026-06-29).
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