[KS] Tiger Hunters Guild - 작호군 - Choseon dynasty

[John Vaillant]

Greetings;

I am a journalist and author based in Canada.
Currently, I am researching a book concerning human-tiger relations  
in Northeast Asia.

Specifically, I am seeking information on the Tiger Hunters Guild  
(Chakhogun?),  its history, composition, duties, status, weapons,  
training, etc.
Did they consider tigers sacred, too?

I am also seeking information on Hong Pomdo who I understand was a  
tiger hunter before he became an independence fighter.

Thank you for your assistance!

Please reply to:  jvaillant at aol.com

Best regards,

John Vaillant
Vancouver
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