일본 유교잡지 ≪사문(斯文)≫ 소재 문원란(文苑欄)의 성격과 의의

Abstract

This study explores the Munwon(文苑) section of the ‘斯文(Sibun)’ magazine, a significant Confucian journal published during Japan's colonial rule over Korea. Sibun, initiated by the Hanja-focused Sibunkai in 1919, aimed to preserve and rejuvenate Han studies(漢學) amid Westernization. The Munwon section, comprising Classical Chinese(Hanmun) literary works, reflects Sibukai members' commitment to traditional Han literary forms. The analysis focuses on the varied styles of Classical Chinese poetry (漢詩) and prose, underscoring the section's role in reviving Han studies. Discussions around the preservation of Hanja emphasize its cruciality in understanding Confucian texts and convey complex ideas, challenging the trend of discarding traditional Han learning. The study also examines the influence of Sibunkai and Sibun on Korea's Confucian education system, particularly the Sungkyunkwan and Gyeonghakwon during the colonial period. It highlights the interaction between Korean and Japanese scholars and the integration of Japanese interpretations of Confucianism, shaping Korean Confucian thought in the era. Conclusively, the research reevaluates Sibun and Sibunkai's role in promoting Han studies during a culturally and politically turbulent period. It offers insights into the enduring impact of these efforts on Korean Confucianism and contributes to understanding the complexities of Han studies and Confucianism in East Asia in the early 20th century.