대한제국기 유림의 尊聖運動과 그 의미

Abstract

This paper is a study that reviewed the Confucian promotion movement led by some Yurim during the Korean Empire. Confucian scholars judged that the main reason for the occurrence of the murder of Empress Myeongseong and the spread of the theory of civilization enlightenment was due to the decline of Confucianism. Therefore, they argued that Confucianism should be reinforced through restoration of the Sungkyunkwan system. In response to this request, Gojong issued an ordinance in 1899 stating that our religion, Confucianism, should be revealed. Inspired by this, Confucian scholars were encouraged to work on publishing to promote Confucianism, published 『Zonhwaroke』 in 1900 and 『Daedongjeongro』 in 1903. The respect movement is noted in that it was Confucian scholars's last attempt to promote Confucianism during the Great Korean Empire. Confucian scholars did not show much movement after the massive retaliatory movement in 1881, but when King Gojong ascended to the status of emperor, they held high expectations on King Gojong and launched a campaign to promote Confucianism. Contrary to expectations, however, Gojong did not take any measures to promote Confucianism. Confucian scholars were not able to show their cohesion, and the contents of 『Zonhwarok』 and 『Daedongjeongno』 remained at the level of adhering to traditional Confucianism. As a result, the respect movement ended without any practical effect. Disappointed by this, Confucian scholars seeking an ideological transformation appeared. Among those who participated in the Confucianism promotion movement, several persons became enlightenmentists. Confirming this movement is a new research task.