일본 시코쿠 지역의 임란포로에 관한 일고찰 - 가가와, 도쿠시마, 고치 지역을 중심으로 -

Abstract

This study is about the Korean captive during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in the Kagawa, Dokushima, Kouchi, Japan. At that time, local lords who were commanded by Hideyoshi, they plundered Korean animals, plants, cultural assets, Korean people. From this reason, there were a wide variety of Korean class people lived in Shikoku area. There were characteristic differences between Social classes. Firstly, There are different attitude toward the returning to native country. YangBan(aristocratic class) were more eager to going back to Korea due to social and economic rights in Korea. Secondly, YangBan had been exchange letters with other inhabitance. In other words, they were having a social network, and trading informations. Thirdly, They played an important role as a Korean culture introduce. For example, KyungDong introduced Medical practice, ChosenKokujyo introduced weaving technique to the local area. From this kind of forced personal exchange, contributed to cultural diffusion. Lastly, There were local Japanese people who were sympathize with the Korean prisoners and honoring their souls. Especially honoring process were appeared more towards woman prisoners. For example, Ozoe and Kozoe in Kagawa, Chousenkokujyo in Kouchi, Chousenjyo in Dokushima. For these captive Korean, Monuments and information board were built, and memorial events were held by local people. Personally I hope that this movement will contribute to prevent repetition of Korea-Japan historical tragic event.