The gijeok (Korean: 기적) was a list of all the kisaeng working in a particular district. It was maintained by the local chief, or hojang. Those not on the list were not permitted to work as kisaeng; those on it were required to. A kisaeng's name could only be removed from the gijeok if she reached retirement age, was purchased, or died.
| Gijeok | |
| Hangul | 기적 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 妓籍 |
| Revised Romanization | gijeok |
| McCune–Reischauer | kijŏk |
Gijeok were maintained in both the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. They first appear in historical records in the reign of King Gojong in the 13th century.[1]
References
edit- ^ "죽서루 이름의 주인공-죽죽선녀". Samcheok Municipal Museum website. Retrieved 2006-02-03.