百濟의 정치적 추이와 榮山江 유역 정치세력(왕국)의 동향 - 近仇首王 代～蓋鹵王 代를 중심으로 -

Abstract

This paper looks at the political situations and foreign relations from the reign of King Geunguksu to the reign of King Gaero in Baekje. Through this, we review the trends of political forces (the kingdoms) in the Yeongsangang River basin. In this regard, Jar-coffin Tombs in the Yeongsangang River basin draw keen attention. The Jar-coffin Tombs have large mounds and are unique. And the gilt-bronze crown, which is enshrined in Tomb No. 9 in Sinchon-ri, Naju, is understood to be a symbol of the king. Also discovered in the Yeongsangang basin and made from the fourth to the early sixth century, the 30-40-meter-long ancient tombs say that a ruler existed in the area. In view of these points, there were independent political forces (the royal authority) in the Yeongsangang River basin that were not related to Baekje. On the other hand, the political trend of Baekje shows that there were political forces (the kingdoms) in the Yeongsangang River basin. In this regard, the geopolitical situation of Baekje is drawing attention. Baekje was bordered by Goguryeo to the north, Silla to the east, and the Yeongsangang River to the south, along with other kingdoms. Baekje was confronting hostile, or unfriendly, forces on both land borders from King Geungchogo to King Biyou. There was also a war between Goguryeo and Malgal, There was a clash with Silla, and there was a conflict with Chimmi Darye in the Yeongsan River basin during the reign of King Geungchogo. Baekje formed a friendly relationship with Silla during the reign of King Biyou. From that time, Baekje did not pay much attention to the southeastern border. However, the constant struggle over the throne, which lasted from the time of King Jinsa to the time of King Gaero, caused continued unrest within Baekje. Political Powers(kingdoms) along the Yeongsan River did not have to be very aware of the invasion due to Baekje's external relations and unstable internal affairs. What attracts attention is that Baekje was always tense with Goguryeo during the Hanseong period. This seriously affected Baekje's internal affairs. In this regard, the records of the King Asin and King Gaero are of great interest. The thing that was common to both the reigns of King Asin and King Gaero is that the tension with Goguryeo left the nation in poor finances and a weak national power.