조선 후기 순원왕후와 안동 김문의 관계에 대한 재조명

Abstract

This paper reexamines the life of Queen Soonwon and the relation between Queen Soonwon and the Andong Kim family The Queen Soonwon was the wife of King Soonjo(純祖) and was family of Andong Kim. She was born in 1789 (13th year of King Jeongjo). Her father was Kim Josoon(金祖淳) and her mother was Chongsong Shim. She was chosen the wife of Crown Prince in 1800 (24th year of King Jeongjo) and she became the Queen in 1802 (2nd year of King Soonjo). The Queen Soonwon was the only one who performed Sooryemcheongjeong(垂簾聽政) twice in Choseon Dynasty during King Heonjong(憲宗) and King Cheoljong(哲宗). Although the highest person of the royal family, her life as a woman was very unhappy. She had children of a son and three daughters, but all of them died under age of thirty. Queen Soonwon liked to read a lot of books and write, so she left many Hangul letters. In particular, she wrote to her family members when they encountered a special occasion such as marriage, the 60th birthday, pass an examination, exile, death and illness. Queen Soonwon, who reigned as regent for ten years, frequently consulted with her brother(Yoo Geun, Won Geun and Joa Geun) and her relatives (Hong Geun, Eung Geun, Heung Geun) about the royal ceremony and various political issues. These brothers were becoming the dominant figures of power, as they hold the key post in government. When Queen Soonwon acted as regent, she relied on Yoo Geun(逌根) and Hong Keun(弘根) in King Heonjong period and Joa Geun(左根) and Heung Keun(興根) in King Chuljong period respectively. In short, the Queen Soonwon contributed greatly to the strengthening political power of Andong Kim family.