한국수산지의 내용과 특징

Abstract

In this paper, the first aim is to explain how Chronicle of Korea Fishery was compiled and what was the purpose of publication, and secondly, to pursue the composition, contents and characteristics of Chronicle of Korea Fishery. This material was compiled by imperialist Japan for expediting Japanese fishermen’s fishing in sea of Chosun and the Japanese migration since the 1905’s forced treaty. Futhermore, for the intention of colonizing Chosun Dynasty. The overall composition of the first book in Chronicle of Korea Fishery consists of photos in the beginning of book, historical and geographical data, which can be called human geography information, and main maritime information like mammals･fishes･shells and salt. The other three books are organized based on information about coastal areas and fishing in order of Hamgyeong, Gangwon, Gyeongsango, Jeolla, Chungcheong, Gyeonggi, Hwanghae and Pyongan Province. This composition seems to be intended to supply information to Japanese fishermen fishing in the coast of Chosun, as well as to encourage the Japanese to move to Korea by providing general information about Chosun. The most important characteristic of the content of Chronicle of Korea Fishery is that it is the first survey of the fishing industry for the entire Chosun. Secondly, it has not only the character of the fishery chronicle but also the character of the geography. Thirdly, for the first time in Chosun, marine products were classified according to modern animal and plant classification methods. Fourth, it provides detailed and modern statistical data on weather and ocean such as temperature and water temperature. Finally, it specifies what fishing activities can be carried out on the all coast of Chosun and how to transport and sell them.