Accomplishments of Chang Po-go

Expansion of Area for Maritime Activity of Shilla in the 9th Century

Establishment of maritime order in East Asiaunder the leadership of Korea, for
  the first time in the world.
Development of Maritime trading routes to Northeast Asia.
Development of an advance base for foreign trading.


Played an Important Role in the East-West Oversea Trade Called "South Sea
   Route" or "Pottery Route"


Milano or city-state in Italy was responsible for trading in the Mediterranean Sea
  Islam merchants were responsible for the areas extending from South Yang Zhou of
  China to the Mediterranean.(The advance to China by Islam merchants was limited
  within Yang Zhou)
Shilla people representing Chang Po-go were responsible for the trading areas such
  as North Yang Zhou of China, Shilla, and Japan.


Accumulation of Wealth from Private Trade

Instead of doing public trade centered around government institutions,
  Chang Po-go concentrated on the private trade among the three
  countries--Shilla, Tang, and Japan.
Controlled transit trade for Southeast Asia and Arab.
Revitalized the coastal trading areas domestically.


Security of Peaceful Livelihood for Residents around the Coastal Area in
   Korea Through the Crackdown on Pirates


Crackdown on pirates in Northeast Asia with advanced fleets.
Abolished slave trade of Shilla people.
Provided a stable life by unifying Shilla people in Tang, through commercial trade.


Establishment of Cooperative Relationship with Surrounding Countries by
   Developing Independent Trading Routes

Maintained a cooperative relationship with Japan through private trade, even
  after the discontinuation of national relationship with Japan.
Traded goods peacefully with neighboring countries based on friendship and
  cooperation.
Contributed to spreading Buddhism to neighboring countries.
Acquired one-nation economic power by establishing a network connecting Baekje.
  and Shilla People in Japan with Shilla people in Tang, centered around .
Cheong-Hae-Jin, with the foundation on trade and Buddhism.


Enlightenment of National Awareness which could Lead an Era

A Pioneer who saw through oversea trade as a source of national wealth.
Guided people to advance to foreign countries.
Enlightened people the importance of the command of sea.