A Teacher – Ham Sok Hon (1901-1989) The ‘teacher and disciple’ relationship, largely outmoded in the west, is still a concept in modern day Korea. My husband is one of the ‘disciples’ of Ham Sok Hon, and as such is influenced by Ham’s thought in all he does, and promotes Ham’s thought through lectures and writings. Ham Sok Hon was a maverick ‘thinker’ in many areas. His liberal views on religion..