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Jeong Mong-ju

Type Figure Region Korean Peninsula Time 1337–1392 Also known as 圃隐、정몽주、Jeong Mong-ju、Chong Mong-ju

Jeong Mong-ju (1337–1392), style name Boeun, was a renowned Confucian minister and diplomat of the late Goryeo period who served multiple reigns, adv…

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  1. 1371–1380Kaesong · GoryeoFrom 1371 to 1380, Jeong Mong-ju held important posts in the Goryeo court, directing diplomacy with Ming and advising on domestic affairs. He strongly advocated maintaining relations with Ming through tribute and preserving the orthodoxy of the Goryeo royal house, while expanding his political influence through Confucian writings and the education of disciples.

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