東窩 趙輝晉의 생애와 강우 지역에서의 활동

Abstract

The goal of this study is to examine the life and activities of Cho Hwijin (1729-1797). Although the revival of Nammyeong studies is attributed to King Chongjo holding funeral rites for Cho Sik, Cho was the leading figure of Dŏkchŏn Academy, the center of the Nammyŏng school. Thus his name was mentioned in many geographical treatises on Jinju, and his talent earned him the company of many other famous figures. However, no detailed investigation of his life exists. Cho’s family lineage was based in Haman. His ancestors included Cho Yŏl, who refused a government post and lived as a recluse in Haman, Cho Ryŏ, one of the six surviving ministers, and Cho Chongdo, who lost his life fighting in the Imjin War. Cho regularly practiced filial piety and considered publicizing the loyalty of his ancestors as part of this, resulting in the Veritable Record of the Ten Loyal Chos (Chossi shipch'ung shillok, 趙氏十忠實錄). Moreover, as a successor of the Nammyeong school, he was instrumental in making Deokcheon Academy a local nexus for Confucian scholars. The exchange poetry and eulogies in his work, Writings of Tongwa (Tongwajib), demonstrates the breadth of his network, which included those from the T’oegye school to the capital’s Southerners. In sum, Cho was a conscientious and virtuous recluse scholar who carried on the traditions of the Nammyŏng school.