Joseon · Historical figure
Bak Jega
1750–1805
A scholar advocating commerce and foreign exchange in Bukhakui.
Key events
A scholar advocating commerce and foreign exchange in Bukhakui. He emphasized commerce, technology, and circulation as ways to improve life.
Legacy
He emphasized commerce, technology, and circulation as ways to improve life. Bukhagui argued for productive exchange rather than relying on frugality alone.