조선 후기 나례청(儺禮廳)의 운영과 그 변화 양상

Abstract

This paper examines the operation and changes of the Naryecheong (Narye Dogam), which managed Sandaehee (Sandae Narye) during royal palace events and ceremonies for receiving Chinese envoys in late Joseon. By analyzing the policies and practices of the Naryecheong, the study confirms that the official abolition of the Sandae Narye, previously believed to have occurred in the 30th year of King Yeongjo’s reign (1754), actually took place in the 20th year (1744). Fixed Daesandae structures were used until the 35th year of King Seonjo’s reign (1602), after which only mobile Ye Sandae structures were employed, with some performances even held without them. During the 8th year of King Jeongjo’s reign (1784), multiple violations of royal commands arose while preparing the Sandae Narye for a Qing envoy celebrating Crown Prince Munhyo’s appointment. Although the planned Sandae Narye was carried out, such events ceased afterward. This does not indicate its official abolition in 1784, as previously thought, but rather a policy decision to discontinue performances, which persisted and became entrenched by King Sunjo’s reign. The Naryecheong, an independent organization, faced conflicts with the Yeongjeop Dogam due to overlapping duties. Cross-examining changes in the operations of the Naryecheong and Jaein organizations, the study finds that transferring Naryecheong’s functions to the Podocheong (Police Bureau) was influenced by the decline of national Narye events and the rise of popular entertainment. Furthermore, the Naryecheong likely continued to exist after 1784, evolving into a permanent institution supervising the Jaeincheong, private organizations made by entertainers.