19세기 초 평안도 사회문제에 대한 지방민과 중앙관리의 인식과 정책

Abstract

Early nineteenth century social perspectives of the Pyeongan Province from both local and center were studied through examination of key figures. Commoner intellectuals of Pyeongan Province like Hong Kyeongnae initially relied on a populist vision grounded in early Confucianism and a mysticism which taught that a superman-like hero would save the world. Members of the ruling class like Paek Siwon tried to make their interests felt in the central government. The most capable statesman at the time Kim Josun's primary interest was in stabilizing the region by protecting the power elites and focusing their energies towards the center. Jeong Manseok was the Governor of Pyeongan Province during and after the Hong Kyeongnae Rebellion. Although his ability and efforts reaped important results, his policies were suppressed by the power holders and government officials because they had the potential to contradict the center’s own visions. The most powerful statesman and the Pyeongan elite agreed to grant Pyeongan Provice residents more seats in the central government. Its organizational framework was the most conservative in that it presupposed upholding the established social system.