조선후기 수토기록의 문헌사적 연구 - 울릉도 수토 연구의 회고와 전망 -

Abstract

Since the study of Byungki Song in 1998, studies on Ulreungdo Suto(搜討) have been carried out by Hodong Kim, Hyunyong Shim, Mirim Yoo, Seungcheol Sohn, Jaehong Bae, Inki Baek and Kihyuk Kim. The aim of this study is to examine the current status of Suto history, its problems, further research direction and prospects. Studies on Ulreungdo Suto which was begun by the preliminary survey of Secheol Choi in August 1694 lasted over 200 years until its completion in 1894. There is no objection among researchers that it was carried out every 3 years. However, there are many different opinions on the number of dispatch and its cycle. As for the appointment of Sutogwan and dispatch procedure, while Yunhoi Suto(輪回搜討) of Wolsongmanho was acknowledged, the reality and reason of Yunhoi Suto, departure and destination and current location have not been verified or examined archaeologically. The composition and role of Sutosa must be studied together with the contribution of the local residents. Considering the Suto records, the role of Sutosa(搜討使) included the exploration of Japanese, inspection of topography, donation of indigenous products and collection of ginseng. With those roles in mind, specific roles must be figured out. And, in-depth analysis on the itinerary and route from departure from port to return to port is required. Suto period was not fixed, and actual survey and verification on the Suto area are required. Together, the performance of Sutosa in a specific area of Ulreungdo must be studied based on the current topography and geography of Ulreungdo. The survey plan on archaeology, history and geography of Ulreungdo before the extensive construction of the coastal road, port and airport must be developed and implemented. Most of all, comprehensive collection and edition on Suto related resources must be done. Resources related to Suto included old documents such as deeds recording Suto, Sutogi(搜討記), Gakseokmun(刻石文), map, figure, landscape painting and Daepungheon(待風軒) resources. Of course, new resources need to be developed continually and interdisciplinary studies with military, geography, folklore, marine and ocean current need to be done. The dispatch of ‘Ulreungdo Sutosa’ at the late Joseon period is one of the clear evidence that Ulreungdo and Dokdo are Korean territory. Therefore, it is required to make systematic, comprehensive and in-depth studies on historical facts demonstrating the management of Ulreungdo and Dokdo by the Joseon Government and local residents in Joseon.