Choe Hang (Joseon civil minister)

Choe Hang (1409–1474) was a prominent civil minister (called munsin) and scholar who came from the Saknyeong Choe clan during the Joseon period.

In 1434, the 16th year of Sejong the Great's reign, as he passed gwageo or civil minister exam, with the highest point, he was appointed as the title of Buchucan (副修撰) at Hall of Worthies (Jiphyeonjeon). He participated in helping the king create hangul, Korean alphabet. He also devoted to compiling Dongguk Tonggam and Gyeongguk daejeon (Code of Law).

Family

 * Father: Choe Sa-yu
 * Mother: Lady, of the Haeju Oh clan
 * Wife: Lady, of the Dalseong Seo clan
 * 1st son: Choe Yeong-rin
 * 2nd son: Choe Yeong-ho (최영호, 崔永灝; 1457–1481)