Hŏ Chŏk


Hŏ Chŏk was a politician during the Joseon period. He was the 124th and 125th Prime Minister of Korea, in 1664, 1671, and 1674–1680. His art name was Mukjae and Hyuong. He came from the Yangcheon [Heo clan].
He was the leader of the Southerners faction, and a rival of Song Si-yŏl.

Family

Siblings
Wives and their children
  • Lady Yi of the Gwangju Yi clan ; daughter of Yi Sŏ
  • * Son - Hŏ Ak
  • * Son - Hŏ Sŏ
  • Lady Min of the Yeoheung Min clan ; daughter of Min Chi'ik — No issue.
  • Unnamed concubine
  • * Son - Heo Kyŏn
  • ** Daughter-in-law - Hong Yeyŏng, Lady Hong
  • ** Unnamed daughter-in-law; concubine
  • * Son - Hŏ Hu

    Works

  • Ilgi
  • Hŏsanggukjuŭi