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Choi Su-sung

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Choi Su-sung
Hangul
최수성
Hanja
Revised RomanizationChoe Suseong
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Susŏng

Choi Soo-sung (1487–1521), was a scholar and painter of the early Joseon period. He was a poet, painter, calligrapher and mathematician.

Biography

Choi was born on the west side of Gangneung, in the province of Gangwon Province. He studied poetry and calligraphy in Ulsan. His paintings depicted everyday scenes. When he was 35 years old, he was convicted and sent to prison where he eventually died. After his death, he received honors from the prime minister.

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