Heo Gyun was a Korean novelist, poet, and politician during the Joseon period. He was also known by his art names, Gyosan (교산) and Seongso (성소).

Hong Gildong jeon (Korean: 홍길동전) is a Korean novel, often translated as The Biography of Hong Gildong, written during the Joseon Dynasty. The novel is considered an iconic piece of Korean literature and culture.