고려시대 외교 인재의 산실, 성균관 — 도은(陶隱) 이숭인(李崇仁)의 외교 한시를 중심으로 —

Abstract

Poems of overseas experience from the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. A key question that may be shared among researchers of "sahaeng" (diplomatic missions) poetic literature is how these poems, composed during the Goryeo and Joseon periods about overseas experiences, can be linked contextually, and if there are discontinuities, what might be the reasons for such gaps. The overseas experiences of Goryeo intellectuals can be categorized into two main paths. One is through studying abroad in the Yuan and Ming dynasties and via the "jegwa(制科)" (imperial examination) system. The other is through the diplomatic mission route. When analyzing the Goryeo-period Poems of overseas it's insufficient to confine the category merely to "sahaeng poetry(使行詩)." It is necessary to include poems written during the ambassador reception process and poems sent to appointed ambassadors. We term this as "diplomatic poetry" and believe that a discussion of the characteristics and typologies of "diplomatic poetry" from a broader perspective is essential to elucidate the continuity and disjunction between the Goryeo and Joseon "sahaeng poetry" or diplomatic literature. In this context, we primarily analyze the diplomatic poetry of Lee Soong-in (also known as Do-eun, 1347-1392), who exhibited a unique style in diplomatic documents and poetry during the transitional phase between the Yuan and Ming dynasties. We aim to explore how wise and competent officials were nurtured in response to the complex international order of late Goryeo, particularly in connection with the reconstruction of Sungkyunkwan. Additionally, we endeavor to hypothesize the genesis of the Goryeo diplomatic poetry archetype.