Jang Bogo (張保皐): The Maritime Hero Who Built a Naval KingdomJang Bogo (787–846) was a maritime hero of the Silla Dynasty and a pioneer of East Asian sea trade. He dominated maritime trade routes and established Cheonghaejin (淸海鎭), a naval base that eliminated pirates and facilitated international trade. Jang Bogo successfully connected Silla, Tang China, and Japan, making him one of the most pow..