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After passing the civil service examination in 1789 (the 13th year of King Jeongjo’s reign), Jeong Yak-yong was employed in several national projects. In 1801 (the 1st year of King Sunjo’s reign), he began his 18-year exile due to the Sinyu Persecution, and devoted himself to his studies while in exile, leaving behind over 500 books.