조선 초 한양 太平館의 건립과 운영

Abstract

Examined in this article is the Tae’pyeong-gwan Hall, which was constructed in the Han’yang(漢陽) Capital city during the reigns of Kings Taejong and Sejong. Focus of such examination included the name of the hall, its main functions, and how its overall size and scale were established over the years. In 1393, Tae’pyeong-gwan was first constructed in Gaeseong(開城), and then in Han’yang in 1395. Both halls were meant to receive, greet and accommodate Ming Chinese envoys visiting the Joseon dynasty on the Korean peninsula, and because Gaeseong in 1393 and Han’yang in 1395 were both capitals of Joseon, they shared the same name as well. These halls served as guest quarters for the envoy members. Naturally banquets were held, while paying honors or bestowing items all took place in these halls as well. The location of Tae’pyeong-gwan was inside the Sung’rye-mun(崇禮門) gate. Originally there was a Main office space(Daecheong, 大廳) and the East and West corridors(Dong’rang, 東廊 and Seo’rang, 西廊), but during King Taejong’s reign the North tower(Buk’ru, 北樓) and East and West operational zones(Dong’heon, 東軒 and Seo’heon, 西軒) were added. During King Sejong’s reign mainly repairs of existing structures went on, but a chamber for the King(Eoshil, 御室) was newly erected with thatched houses(Cho’ok, 草屋) additionally built. Because the original space was too small and narrow, more structures were needed while the entire area had to be enlarged.