Hangul 권번 Revised Romanization Gwonbeon | Hanja 券番 McCune–Reischauer Kwŏnbŏn | |
The gwonbeon were institutions set up for the training and oversight of kisaeng and other entertainers during 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.
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