『月峯海上錄』을 통해 본 鄭希得의 일본 인식

Abstract

This thesis examined how Jeong Hui-deuk, who was taken to Japan as a war prisoner during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592 and later released and came back to Joseon, perceived Japan through his book titled 『Wolbong haesangrok』. Jeong Hui-deuk was captured and taken to Japan during Japan's second invasion and stayed there for about two years. He recorded what he saw and heard in Japan, and after his return to Joseon, published a book titled 『Mansarok(萬死錄)』 based on the records. Later, his great grandchildren, Jeong Deok-rim(鄭德林), changed the title of the book into 『Wolbong haesangrok』, which was printed as a set of two volumes in 1847 by Jeong Yun(鄭潤). Jeong Hui-deuk initially regarded the Japanese as barbarians based on theory of the Chinese and the barbarians. His perception of the Japanese, however, changed over time. In 「Haesangilrok(海上日錄)」 which he seemingly wrote in Japan, he showed efforts to understand Japan by introducing its collection of folk customs and highly evaluating its medicine, though he pointed out Neo-Confucianism teachings had not been widely spread in Japan. After returning to Joseon, he expressed his opinion about the cause of Japan's invasions, the role of Tsushima during the Japan's invasions, and the way to use Japanese and Joseon war prisoners in a letter to the government titled 「Jajeokwaejunghwanbakbusanilbongso(自賊倭中還泊釜山日封疏)」. In the letter, he showed strong hostility against Japan in an attempt to clarify the position of those who once were Joseon war prisoners like himself and to verify the values of utilizing them. In 「Pungtoki(風土記)」, he explained Japan's ancient history and customs. Many parts of 「Pungtoki」 are the same as those of 『Ganyangrok(看羊錄)』, written by Gang Hang(姜沆) who was also a war prisoner. That appears to be because Joseon war prisoners felt connected to one another and shared information about Japan not only in Japan but also after they returned to Joseon. Furthermore, 「Pungtoki」 shows the view based on theory of the Chinese and the barbarians most strongly. This seems to be because the cold treatment they received after returning to Joseon rekindled their resentment against Japan.