『세종실록지리지』 해도 기술 원칙과 우산·무릉도 기사의 재검토

Abstract

This study intends to address the perception of sea islands in the descriptions of The Annals of King Sejong. The records about the two islands, Wusando and Mureungdo, in Sejongsillok jiriji are the most important part in Korea’s sovereignty claim over Dokdo. However, criticism of and counterarguments against the contents of the applicable articles have been made. Subjects about how sea islands were described from the viewpoint of Sejongsillok jiriji and which islands were included in the book have not been studied thoroughly. How and which islands are described in the book should first be understood and the meanings of Wusando and Mureungdo in the applicable context should be reviewed in the perspective of the Joseon Dynasty. In addition, this study is expected to give some implications to a wide variety of subjects, such as the perception of the ocean and islands in the early Joseon Dynasty, and the descriptions of Wusando and Mureungdo.