Goryeo missions to Japan

Goryeo missions to Japan represent a crucial aspect of the international relations of mutual Goryeo-Japanese contacts and communication, especially during the years in which there were no official contacts between the leaders of Goryeo and the leaders of Japan.

[1] The unique nature of these bilateral diplomatic exchanges evolved from a conceptual framework developed by the Chinese.

The changing model mirrors the evolution of a unique relationship between two neighboring states.

[2] Goryeo twice sent envoys to Japan, hoping to establish relations, but the venture was rebuffed by the Japanese.

[2] Goryeo envoy Chŏng Mong-ju traveled to Japan in 1377;[3] the consequences of his efforts unfolded slowly.