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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to reveal the nature of the gumu trade by focusing on the public and private trade, and goods commonly traded through gumu trade in the late Joseon Dynasty. Gumu indicates a form of trade in which Tsushima island of Japan, commissioned by the Japanese Bakufu to establish and maintain diplomatic relations and trades with Joseon, asked Joseon for specific goods when unexpected needs arose in the province. The gumu trade was conducted irregularly, and there was no mutually agreed norm as to the type and quantity of goods for trading. In addition, performed in various modes of operation, the gumu trade was connected to public and private trades. Thus it illustrates special aspects of economic exchanges between Joseon and Japan in a time when diplomacy and trade were not separated. Comparing gumu trade and goods that were commonly traded through public and private trade, in fact, the trade volume of gumu trade is relatively low. However, it is difficult to devalue the meaning of gumu trade. Because even when public and private trades were prevalent, gumu trade, a separate trade, continued to take place, and goods not handled in public and private trade were only being traded through gumu trade. Therefore, it can be said that gumu trade was a special form of trade between Joseon and Tsushima, which were very close in diplomatic and trade relations.