『東國輿地勝覽』에 반영된 自主意識－訥齋 梁誠之의 思想과 관련하여－

Abstract

Adding poetry and prose of our country's literary men to Paldojiriji commencing from King Sejo to correct changed matters since Jiriji compiled at the reign of Sejong and completed by Yang Seong Ji in 1477, Donggukyeojiseungram(『東國輿地勝覽』) was completed as 50 volumes in 1481(the 12th year of Seongjong's rule). This book was proofed and complemented over two times by Kim Jong Jik in 1485 (the 16th year of Seong's rule) and by Yim Sa Hong, Seong Hyeon in 1499(the 5th year of Yeonsangun's rule), and supplemented anew at the reign of Joongjong, and handed down as ShinjeungDonggukyeojiseungram(『新增東國輿地勝覽』). The figure taking lead of compiling Donggukyeojiseungram was Yang Seong Ji trusted by the kings through Sejong, Moonjong, Danjong, Sejo, Yejong, and Seongjong early Joseon Dynasty. He was the foremost independence proponent along with Byeon Gye Ryang among meritorious retainers early Joseon Dynasty. Thus he shows awareness of independence by arguing performance for the ritual for the heaven based on nationalistic perception of history and geography. Not understanding Dangun as a mystical character, but as an actual character, Yang Seong Ji stresses the start of history corresponding to China. Also he insisted we should independently perform a ritual event for the heaven like China, by which he emphasized that we are an independent nation not subordinated to China. Geographically, pointing out that the spacious territory reaching Liáodōng is our earth, he underscored that it should be restored whenever. Likewise, it is the very Donggukyeojiseungram that reflects Yang Seong Ji's awareness of independence about history, geography, and culture. However, due to editing twice and addition once, it has limitations of being understood only partially.