Gwonbeon

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Gwonbeon
Hangul
권번
Hanja
券番
Revised RomanizationGwonbeon
McCune–ReischauerKwŏnbŏn

The gwonbeon were institutions set up for the training and oversight of kisaeng and other entertainers in the early 20th century. They were the successors of the gyobang, government-supported institutions which had provided such education and oversight in the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties.

See also[]

  • List of Korea-related topics
  • Education in Korea (disambiguation)
  • Gisaeng

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