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The aim is to explore the diplomatic dynamics in the reopening of trade between Japan, Chosŏn Korea, and Ming China after the Imjin War.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Diplomacy and Kingship : Trilateral Relationships among Japan, the Chosŏn, and the Ming during the Reopening of the Pusan Trade in 1604

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This article examines diplomatic efforts to reopen trade in Pusan among Japan, Chosŏn Korea, and Ming China, highlighting complex relationships.

The aim is to explore the diplomatic dynamics in the reopening of trade between Japan, Chosŏn Korea, and Ming China after the Imjin War.
Analyzed historical documents related to the Tsushima Fuchū domain's diplomacy.
Examined bilateral negotiations between Chosŏn and Tsushima.
Investigated the role of the Tokugawa shogunate in the trade reopening.
Restoration of relations between Japan and Chosŏn was prioritized after the Imjin War.
The reopening of the Pusan trade in 1604 involved collaboration between multiple governance entities.
Ming China played a crucial role in facilitating the diplomatic processes.

Yongchao CHENG (2023) studied this question.

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This article examines diplomatic efforts to reopen trade in Pusan among Japan, Chosŏn Korea, and Ming China, highlighting complex relationships.