개항 직후 일본의 對조선 인식과 언론 활동 -조선신보를 중심으로 -

Abstract

『ChosunSinbo(朝鮮新報)』 was published by Japanese in Busan in December 10, 1881, Korea’s first newspaper. Busan Port was opened in 1876 under the Korea-Japan Protective Treaty, and newspapers were published by the Japanese when a large number of Japanese immigrated to Busan. Through the 『ChosunSinbo』, we can examine the news and appearance of Joseon in the early days of opening a port. In addition, we can look at how the Japanese who migrated to Joseon recognized Joseon and what activities they did. The perceptions of Japan against Joseon, which can be seen in the 『ChosunSinbo』, can be summarized into two categories. First, on the surface, Japan viewed Joseon as an underdeveloped country and Koreans as uncivilized and barbaric beings. Therefore, Joseon, which failed to achieve modernization, was recognized as an object of enlightenment that they should civilize. Second, inwardly, Japan recognized Joseon as an object of invasion. This perspective could not be explicitly revealed, but it was confirmed from the attitude of referring to ‘war’. Through the 『ChosunSinbo』 article, two things can be summarized about what activities Japan has done for its own interests. First, I wanted to form a favorable public opinion about Japan by frequently mentioning that all of Japan's activities are ‘for Joseon’. Second, it was intended to create a pro-Japanese atmosphere by continuously repeating biased criticism of the water polo faction and unilateral praise of the enlightenment faction. In the end, Japan's entry into Joseon was already aimed at the ambition of Joseon's invasion right after the opening of the port. This paper is meaningful in that it has confirmed its reality through the 『ChosunSinbo』.