고려시대의 서관(書官)

Abstract

In accordance with the 'Baekgwanji' in the 'History of Koryo', Seogwans were dispatched throughout 26 government agencies and Seogyeong. Training of Seogwans was conducted in Gookjagam after the King Moonjong's era yet it is assumed that Hallimwon was in charge of that in the beginning era of dynasty. Also, it is found that Seogwans were dispatched to Namban since Haeseonaeseungji was Nambanjik. Looking at the selection of Seogwan and Saro, they were normally appointed through Japgwa while it is assumed that their background of origin may have been mostly children of Hyangli, general Yangmin, or low-class officials who succeeded the family occupation. It is seemed that Seogwans were given Sanjik as starting positions and appointed to official positions not related to Seogwan. Thus it appears that it would have been extremely difficult for them to be promoted to high-ranking officials. Seogwans conducted recording and arrangement of administrative tasks for assigned offices on top of Seosa(transcriber)'s duty, and contributed to cultural affairs of the dynasty thus it appears that their presence were very important. Again it became known that they were essentially important beings as transcribers in the Koryo dynasty to rule the country. We have looked into the position of Seogwan focusing on the facts revealed by its public service, and how they are treated in terms of social and economic perspective. By the standards of providing woodland and ground, Uigwan and Yulgwan are treated better relatively than Seogwan while Sangwan was treated most poorly.