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Heo Jeok
Korean politician (1610–1680)
Heo Jeok (Korean: 허적; Hanja: 許積; 1610 – 11 May 11, 1680) was a politician during the Joseon period. He was the 124th and 125th Prime Minister of Korea (Yeonguijeong), in 1664, 1671, and 1674–1680. His art name was Mukjae (묵재; 默齋) and Hyuong (휴옹; 休翁). He came from the Yangcheon Heo clan (양천 허씨; 陽川 許氏).
He was the leader of the Southerners faction, and a rival of Song Siyeol.