조선후기 평안도지역 압록강변의 방어쳬계

Abstract

The defense system of Pyeongan Province(平安道) in late Joseon was made up with Yalu River line, Jeokyuryeong(狄踰嶺) mountains line and strategic points. In case of Ching China's invasion, the officers of Yalu riverside fortresses had to renounce their own point and support the strategic point in early-17th century. But after 1678, officers could hold their fortresses, because the riverside fortresses were reinforced and the number of soldiers was increased in mid-17th century. In 18th century, after the treaty of 1712, the possibility of war decreased. On the other hand, the individual or small group violation of the border became more important issue. To protect violation, the riverside guard posts from Ganggye to Uiju county were increased to 230. One officer and 2∼10 soldiers were arranged per one post. In late 18th and early 19th centuries, the cultivation and residence in the area of Four Abolished Outposts was permitted and the guard posts became the base of local reclaim and development.