유이태와 『麻疹篇』에 대한 논란들에 대해서 – 유이태와 관련된 논쟁들과 향후연구방향을 중심으로 -

Abstract

Yoo Itae (1652-1715) was a renowned physician in the Sancheong area during the reign of King Sukjong, and he directly participated in the royal medical treatments, a fact documented in the 『Annals of King Sukjong』 and the 『Seungjeongwon Ilgi』 (Daily Records of the Royal Secretariat). His life and legacy began to be distorted in Korea after the fame of Heo Jun and 『Donguibogam』 grew, particularly with the creation of a fictional character, Ryu Uitae, as the teacher of Heo Jun in dramas and novels. This distortion was later acknowledged when Nho Jeong-woo (1918-2008), the source of the controversy, admitted his mistake. The producer responsible for the drama also recognized the issue during the process of adapting the original novel, but it was not reflected in the drama, and the resulting issues still persist. However, his authorship of 『Chapter of Measles』 remains a subject of debate. Nevertheless, there is no doubt that the text Majinbyeon, attributed to Yu Itaek, is a significant historical record from the 17th to 18th centuries, especially during the time when measles was rampant. It is an important document recording his treatment of measles in the local community. This matter holds far more value than the ongoing debate over whether Yu Itaek was the true author of 『Chapter of Measles』.