郭法鏡의 행적을 통해 본 친일-항일 구도의 재고

Abstract

In this paper, the problems and limitations of the research method premised on the <Pro-Japanese/Anti-Japanese> structure were highlighted through a study on the conduct of Gwak Beop-gyeong (郭法鏡, 1877-?), known as a representative pro-Japanese monk during the Japanese colonial period. For nine years, he served as the head of both WeiBongongsa (威鳳寺) and Geumsansa (金山寺) Temple, and was in a position to represent both the Chosun Buddhist Central Office (朝鮮佛敎中央總務院) and the Joseon Buddhist Central Academy (朝鮮佛敎中央敎務院), two major organizations in the Joseon Buddhist community during the Japanese colonial period. Although pro-Japanese behavior is clearly confirmed in his track record, it also captures the circumstances of his activities in institutions and organizations known for anti-Japanese nationalism. Such contradictory behavior could not be explained in the pro-Japanese/anti-Japanese structure, or it has been explained to the extent of conversion or renunciation. His deeds show a section of Korean modern Buddhism that cannot be explained by the pro-Japanese/anti-Japanese structure. The problem with prior composition in academic research is that data that does not depend on the composition is ignored and ultimately the research method and scope are limited. In the case of Gwak Beop-kyung, if you put this composition down, he just appears to be a negotiating reality, practicality-seeking, and power-oriented person.