Wang Jha-ji


Wang Jha-ji was a Korean politician, general, musician and ambassador during the Goryeo dynasty period. He fought deputies to general Yun Gwan and trained seventeen-thousand Jurchen soldiers from 1100 to 1108.
His first name was Sojung, posthumous name Jangsun, courtesy name was Wonjang.

Life

Wang Jha-ji was from Haeju in Hwanghaedo. His original family name was Bak, but his great-grandfather Bak Yu changed his surname from Bak to Wang..
Wang Jha-ji was from one country. Later he helped his brother-in-law Wang Gukmo in a military coup and the killing of Lee Jaui. He was appointed to Jeonjunggam.
During the reign of King Sukjong he was appointed naesi. In 1108 he was appointed to Byeongmaban-gwan and entourage to General Yun Gwan.
He successively filled various government posts, including Jeonjungsogam, Yebinsigyeong, Chumilwonjijusa.
In 1115 he was appointed to Ibusangseo and envoy to China's Song Dynasty. Thereafter in 1117 he was Jwasangisangsi and Chumilwondongjisa. In 1122 he was Ibusangseo, Chamjijungsa and Hobupansa. He died that year at age 56.