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Kyŏn,^67 U Hongmyŏng,^68 Kim Ch’ŏm,^69 Hŏ Ŭng,^70 Yu Hyang,^71 Yi
Chak,^72 Yi Sin,^73 An Nosaeng,^74 Kwŏn Hong,^75 Ch’oe Ham,^76 Yiappointed censor-in-chief, director of the Comprehensive Rites Office, and magistrate of
Ch’ungju, successively. Later, he also served as magistrate of Hansŏng (Seoul) and governor
of Kangwŏn Province.- Sŏ Kyŏn (?) passed the civil service examination in 1369 during the reign of King
Kongmin, and in 1391, he served as fourth inspector during the reign of King Kongyang. He
impeached the followers of Yi Sŏnggye, including Chŏng Tojŏn, along with other censors, and
after Chŏng Mongju was assassinated, he was sent into exile together with Kim Chinyang. - U Hongmyŏng (?–1932): an official of late Koryŏ. He was the son of U Hyŏnbo, Earl of
Tanyang. He served as assistant section chief of the Board of Personnel and section chief of the
Board of Rites. In 1390, implicated in the conspiracy of Yun I and Yi Ch’o, he was exiled
together with his father and two brothers, Hongbu and Hongdŭk. He was released soon there-
after; however, in 1392, when the Chosŏn dynasty was founded and the punishments for the
old officials of Koryŏ who used to be critical of the new king were discussed, he was exiled to
Chŏlla Province and beaten to death shortly afterwards. - Kim Ch’ŏm (1354–1418): an official of late Koryŏ and early Chosŏn. He served as right
censor, minister of rites, vice director of the Office of Royal Decrees, and inspector general.
In 1392, he was briefly exiled for joining the conspiracy led by Chŏng Mongju. Learned in
Daoism, he tried to promote it, enjoying support from King T’aejong. - Hŏ ŭng (?–1411): an official of late Koryŏ and early Chosŏn. He was the son of Hŏ Kyo,
magistrate of Kaesŏng. He served as right cavalier attendant-in-ordinary and impeached
Chancellor Yi Inim and his followers. When he served as inspector-general during the reign of
T’aejong, he repeatedly made strong requests to suppress Buddhism, risking the displeasure of
the king. - Unknown.
- There is a very little known about him except that he served as magistrate of Tanyang
in 1415, during the reign of King T’aejong. When he served as censor, he joined others in
impeaching Cho Chun and Chŏng Tojŏn and, because of this, was exiled. - Yi Sin (?): an official of late Koryŏ. In 1391, when he served as fourth inspector, he
joined the censors in impeaching Cho Chun and Chŏng Tojŏn. After Chŏng Mongju (who was
his leader) was assassinated, he was exiled. - An Nosaeng (?) passed the civil service examination in 1376 and started his career as
vice supervisor of the Quartermaster Bureau. Being a man of integrity, he was very strict in
cracking down on smuggling and illegal trading with the Mongols. When he served as vice
minister of war, Chŏng Mongju was assassinated by the followers of Yi Sŏnggye, and he was
accused of being a member of Chŏng’s clique and exiled to Kyŏngsang Province. After the
Chosŏn dynasty was founded, however, he became left grand master of remonstrance, deputy
director of the Hall of Worthies, and third minister of rites, among other posts. - Kwŏn Hong (1360–1446): an official of late Koryŏ and early Chosŏn. He served as
director of the Royal House Administration, minister of rites, and magistrate of Hansŏng
(modern Seoul). He joined the censors in impeaching Cho Chun and Chŏng Tojŏn and was
exiled later. His daughter became a concubine of King T’aejong, and he received the title of
Lord of Yŏngga. - There is very little known about him except that he served as left grand master of
remonstrance during the reign of King T’aejong.