Cultural References
- Jang and his exploits were the subject of a 1965 South Korean film, Jang Bogo, directed by Ahn Hyeon-cheol and starring Shin Yeong-gyun and Lee Min-ja. Its English title was Admiral Jang.
- The South Korean navy has named the first of its Type 209 submarines 'Admiral Chang Bogo' in Jang's honor.
- A highly fictionalized account of his life was the subject of the 2004 Korean drama Emperor of the Sea. Choi Soo Jong played the part of Jang Bogo.
- In March 2009, The Republic of Korea Navy has formed a 300-strong task Force named Chonghae Task Force,to fight against piracy off Somalia. It is named after Chonghaejin, a maritime base created by Jang Bogo to fight piracy on the waters of Silla and Tang.
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