Jang Bogo from Korean Expat to Merchant Prince of Korea, China & Japan

Jang Bogo was a commoner in Silla who rose to power despite the restrictive bone rank system. Today his legacy is can be found in Korea, China and Japan.

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0:00 Introduction
0:41 Silla's Bone Rank System
1:53 Jang Bogo Goes to China
4:10 Jang Bogo Returns to Korea
6:01 Jang Bogo's Rise to Power
7:32 The New King's Promise
9:09 Jang Bogo's Legacy

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