朝鮮後期 慶尙道地方 牧場釐 一考

Abstract

This study looks deep into the real state of ranch inhabitants, in the late Joseon dynasty. For this study, I have analysed the historical manuscripts, Document on ranch(牧場釐獘節目), that are related to the correction of ranch corruption. Especially I make the most of the historical documents that records actual states in relation to "Gyeongsangdo Janggihyeon Donbaegod ranch"(慶尙道長鬐縣 冬背串牧場). The ranch in Joseon dynasty was mostly located in headland. The horses and the cows are very important animals at traditional society. They are connected in agriculture. Especially the horses conducted war and were means of transportation. Accordingly the government of Joseon dynasty importantly administerd the ranch in which shepherds bred horses. In this paper the officials related in ranch were cruel to the inhabitants, who were painful in everyday. The officials made a demand on the inhabitants for bribes under some pretext or other. But these wrong officials are not only ranch officials but also general administrative ones. Government disposed the officials for the management of ranch from low-level to high-ranking. They had the right to manage ranch by the specified in the law. But the officials abused their power that ought to be practiced for the people. As they made an improper use of their authority, consequently the common people were only in pain. Against these unlawful behavior, SABOKSI(司僕寺), central administrative organ concerning ranch, took necessary measures. Making an additional remark, ranch in Joseon dynasty was usually located seashore villages, and this study on ranch furnishes the information to make sense of the society of seashore. Finally through such this study, I believe that we can comprehend the roots of corruption at local society.