광개토왕비 辛卯年條 ‘來渡海破’ 판독의 문제와 그 함의

Abstract

This study did the deciphering work of the part, “來渡[海]破,” which is the most controversial in The Article of Sinmyo Year (辛卯年條) using the real photographic materials of the epitaph of King Gwanggaeto released a few years ago. As a result, the bottom left stroke of “海,” recognized as a stroke in the existing rubbed copy was judged to be not a stroke in a Chinese character. The trace came under the boundary of several faults formed on the surface of the epitaph of King Gwanggaeto. As a result of the work of contrasting the faults and bends on the surface of the stele and the traces exposed on the rubbed copy by putting the rubbing image of the epitaph of King Gwanggaeto over the real picture, the relevant letter could be deciphered as “海.” The comment that it would be difficult that the line, “來渡[海]” would be difficult to be valid by the Chinese grammar was verified through an analysis of usages. As a result, in domestic and international history books, a number of examples like “來渡海”, “來渡河”, and “來渡江” were found, and examples of usages, like “渡海而來”, “渡海來”, “渡海來征”, and “渡海撃破耽羅” were also discovered. Thus, the validity of the line, “來渡[海]破” was verified. It is difficult to recognize the contents of the Article of Sinmyo Year as historical facts as they are. It is judged that the content of “破百殘” of Japan (倭) was a description that exaggerated the incident of the mobilization of the Japanese Army during the process of succession of King Jeonji(腆支王) of Baekje to the throne after the death of King Asin(阿莘王) of Baekje. It is noted that the Article of Sinmyo Year was drawn up by mixing the historical memories in the Goguryeo people in 414 for convenience in order to give a justification to the military actions performed by King Gwanggaeto after the fact.