일제강점기 여수수산학교의 설립과 발전

Abstract

The thesis of this study is based on the background for the foundation of Yeosu Fisheries School, and its establishment and development during the time when Korea was under the Japanese rule. During the Japanese imperial rule, Yeosu, which is located in the southwestern coast of Korea, became the central city of the fishing industry as a result of the colonial exploitation policy. In line with this policy, Jeollanamdo needed to establish fisheries schools to supply a workforce for the fisheries industry. The Yeosu Temporary Fisheries School, which was affiliated with Yeosu General School, opened in April, 1917. This fishery schools suffered from several difficulties, such as poor financial support and shortage of teachers, as well as other problems. Later on this school became the Yeosu Fisheries School, which consisted a two-year program. The Jeollanamdo Provincial Office took responsibility for running this school. The program of Yeosu Fisheries School switched to a three-year program in 1924, to the two-year program in 1932, a three-year program in 1938, a five-year program in 1941, and a four-year program in 1943. It offered a fishery and seafood manufacturing course in 1932, and added an aquaculture course in 1937. Each course operated its own curricula based on its unique characteristics. The changes in the school's program of 1924, 1938 and 1941 happened thanks to the help of Yeosu City government, the city's leading members and citizens, and the students of the school. The Yeosu Fisheries School has become one of the most important fishery schools in Korea through the lengthening of its programs and establishment of its three main courses.