『使朝鮮錄』에 나타난 明 使臣의 朝鮮 認識

Abstract

This study examined perceptions of Joseon, focusing on the diplomatic records of Ming Dynasty envoys recorded in 『Sajoseonrok (使朝鮮錄)』. 『Sajoseonrok (使朝鮮錄)』 contains the diplomatic records of Yegyeom (倪謙), Jangnyeong (張寧), Dongwol (董越), Kongyonggyeong (龔用卿), Jujibeon (朱之蕃), and Kangwalgwang (姜曰廣), who were among the envoys of the Ming Dynasty. In 『Sajoseonrok (使朝鮮錄)』, the Ming Dynasty's envoys’ perceptions of Joseon are largely revealed as a reconfirmation of prejudice and a reestablishment of the order of Sinocentrism. First, we looked at the contents that Ming Dynasty envoys directly found in Joseon, such as “Hyonyeo Kim Sa-wol Jeong Ryeo-mun (孝女 金四月 旌閭門), Gijamyo (箕子廟), and Munmyo (文廟),” as well as exchanges of poems and songs. Through this, the envoys of the Ming Dynasty tended to confirm the system of Sinocentrism and the traces of enlightenment. In addition, the process of diplomatic protocols such as “Yeongjo-rye (迎詔禮)” by envoys from the Ming Dynasty was examined. Through the process of a fierce debate about diplomatic protocols, it was emphasized that the Ming Dynasty should be the subject of Sinocentrism. Through the process of this debate, the envoys of the Ming Dynasty tried to reestablish the order of Sinocentrism by carrying out the protocols of the Ming Dynasty, centering on the justification of “Cheonhadongrye (天下同禮).” The Ming envoys’ view that Joseon was close to Sinocentric but not Sinocentric was firmly established at the base of their perception.