18~19세기 목포진의 역할과 서남해 수군 네트워크

Abstract

This study attempted to examine the role of Mokpojin through the human composition and finances of the 18th-19th century, and to investigate the role and position of Mokpojin in the Southwest Sea Naval Network. Based on central historical sources such as 『The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty』 and 『Gyeongguk Daejeon』, historical sources directly related to Mokpojin such as 『Muaneupji』 and 「Mokpojinsaryeseongcheok」 were analyzed and details were added. Starting with Mokpojin’s strategic points, its composition and function of Mokpojin, which was installed in the process of establishing the liberation system in the early Joseon period, were examined. Regarding the changes occurring in the islands in the late Joseon period, the functional changes of Mokpojin were analyzed within the framework of the Southwest Sea network. From the end of Goryeo, Japanese invasion increased, paralyzing coastal routes and threatening inland military counties. To solve this problem, Joseon tried to establish a liberation system based on its naval power from the beginning of its opening. Mokpojin was also a marine military base installed at the estuary of the Youngsan River for the liberation system. Mokpojin, one of the strategic points where Jeolla Wusuyeong, which oversees the southwestern sea of Jeolla Province, went through, was a place where it was easy to anchor the warships, and it was a maritime military point where the coastal route of the Southwest Sea and the Yudal beacon fire station were located. The elements of Mokpojin were the defence facilities including Jinseong, warship, observatory, Bongsudae, and Manho, Jinsok, and soldiers using the facilities. In the case of Jinsok and soldiers, not only their role in the current situation and pay, but also the operation of confrontation and isolation that prevailed throughout Joseon society was revealed. In the case of Yogangdae and Bongsudae, there were villas, military, and assistance, and the number was a significant part of Mokpojin. Since the late Joseon Dynasty, Japanese invasion declined, and foreign vessel has emerged. Meanwhile, the number of entry into island areas increased. Therefore, the management of them was considered an important function. In the islands under the jurisdiction of Naju, where the observation corps under Mokpojin is stationed, there was no separate navy installed. An independent step was made to report directly to Jeolla Wusuyeong on the measures taken against the drifting ships in the area. Old literature reveals that Mokpojin was closely related to these islands. The situation appeared better in Mokpojin. This study examined the installation process and role played by Mokpojin, and analyzed the importance of Mokpojin in the liberation system in the southwestern sea of Jeolla Province. In particular, it was confirmed that Mokpojin, who continued to adhere to Manho-jin's position after installation, had played an important role in the southwestern islands until the 19th century