Person
Yi Hwang
Korean Confucian scholar of the Joseon Dynast
Yi Hwang (1501–1570) is one of the two most prominent Korean Confucian scholars of the Joseon Dynasty, the other being his younger contemporary Yi I (Yulgok).
A key figure of the Neo-Confucian literati, he establishes the Yeongnam School and sets up the Dosan Seowon, a private Confucian academy.
Yi Hwang is often referred to by his pen name Toegye ("Retreating Creek").
His courtesy name is Gyeongho.