Seong Hon facts for kids

Seong Hon (born 1535, died 1598) was an important person in Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. He was a smart thinker, a poet, and also worked in the government.

Seong Hon followed a way of thinking called Neo-Confucianism. He was good friends with another famous scholar named Yi I, also known as Yulgok. He was also a bit older than Yi Hwang, known as Toegye. Seong Hon was a leader of a group in the government called the "western faction" (seoin).

Seong Hon was also known by his special names, Ugye (which means "bull valley") and Mugam (meaning "black stone"). He became very famous not just for his studies but also for his work in politics. He helped make many changes and reached a high position in the government. He became the Fourth State Councillor, which was like a Vice Prime Minister, in the Joseon State Council.

His Important Writings

Seong Hon wrote several important books and collections of his thoughts. These writings helped share his ideas and teachings with others.

• "Ugye jip" (우계집, 牛溪集) – This book is a collection of his works.
• "Jumun jigyeol" (주문지결, 朱門旨訣) – This writing shared his deep thoughts on different topics.
• "Wihak jibang" (위학지방, 爲學之方) – This book was about how to study and learn well.

See also

• Korean Confucianism
• Neo-Confucianism
• Yi I
• Yi Hwang
• Jeong Gu
• Jo Sik