Chŏng Tojŏn, one of the most influential thinkers in Korean history, played a leading role in the establishment of the Chosŏn dynasty (1392–1910). Long rec

Chong Tojon, one of the most influential thinkers in Korean history, played a leading role in the establishment of the Choson dynasty (1392-1910). Long recognis

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