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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 book. Published 1612. By Heo Gyun.
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Genre: Korean heroic novels
Original language: Korean
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When was Hong Gildong jeon published?
Hong Gildong jeon was published in 1612 (verified via Wikidata Q14911972 2026-06-28 08:39 UTC; Wikipedia Hong Gildong jeon 2026-06-28 08:39 UTC, as of 2026-06-28).
Who wrote Hong Gildong jeon?
Hong Gildong jeon was written by Heo Gyun (verified via Wikidata Q14911972 2026-06-28 08:39 UTC; Wikipedia Hong Gildong jeon 2026-06-28 08:39 UTC, as of 2026-06-28).
What is Hong Gildong jeon's genre?
Hong Gildong jeon — Genre: Korean heroic novels (verified via Wikidata Q14911972 2026-06-28 08:39 UTC; Wikipedia Hong Gildong jeon 2026-06-28 08:39 UTC, as of 2026-06-28).
What is Hong Gildong jeon's original language?
Hong Gildong jeon — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q14911972 2026-06-28 08:39 UTC; Wikipedia Hong Gildong jeon 2026-06-28 08:39 UTC, as of 2026-06-28).
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