S2023-216g

The Faces of Gwangju: Loyal Subjects 》Jeong Ji and Jeong Chung-sin: A Family Legacy of Military Valor

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• Jeong Ji (1347-1391) and Jeong Chung-sin (1576-1636) were military officials of the Goryeo (918-1392) and Joseon (1392-1910) periods, respectively. Jeong Chung-sin was the 9th-generation descendant of Jeong Ji, both hailing from Gwangju.
• Jeong Ji was a renowned general of the Goryeo period. The late Goryeo period in which Jeong lived was a very chaotic time due to the frequent trespassing of Japanese pirates. As a way to stop the pirates, Jeong proposed the establishment of a navy for the first time in Korean history. He thought, “An enemy who has crossed the sea should be stopped at the sea. The Japanese pirates must be swept clear by training those familiar with the sea.” With such discerning insight, Jeong achieved great victories in several battles against the pirates. These contributions were recognized and he became a meritorious subject.
• Notably, the armor worn by Jeong Ji was preserved by his descendants and was designated as a Treasure in 1963. It is currently exhibited at the Gwangju History & Folk Museum.
• Jeong Chung-sin made great contributions to defend the nation in the Japanese invasions of 1592-1598, Yi Gwal's revolt in 1624, and the Manchu invasion of 1627. He passed the state examination to become a military official in 1593. He died of illness in 1636. He was bestowed the posthumous name Geumnam, after which Geumnam-ro is named. In particular, he fought under the renowned general Gwon Yul during the Japanese invasions as Gwon was serving as magistrate of Gwangju at the time.
• Together, they show the tradition of valor in the Jeong family of Gwangju.

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