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Muhak Daesa

The monk linked to Yi Seonggye and legends surrounding the new Joseon capital.

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Key events

Muhak, whose monastic name was Jacho, lives across the Goryeo–Joseon transition and gains Yi Seonggye’s trust. Later stories place him in discussions of the new capital’s landscape.

Legacy

His documented religious career and later geomantic legends are different kinds of evidence. Both contributed to his familiar image.

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