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The Imaginary Geography of Joryeong and the Locality of Chungcheong : Exploring the regional characteristics of Chungcheong through a comparison with Gyeongsang

  • International Journal of Glocal Language and Literary Studies(약칭: IGLL)
  • Abbr : IGLL
  • 2024, (18), pp.44~58
  • DOI : 10.23073/riks.2024..18.004
  • Publisher : Glocal Institute of Language and Literary Studies(GILLS)
  • Research Area : Humanities > Other Humanities
  • Received : November 25, 2024
  • Accepted : December 23, 2024
  • Published : December 31, 2024

Ha, Yun-sub 1,  Nam, Hyang 2

1충북대학교
2충청북도 문화재연구원

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ABSTRACT

When attempting to identify intangible localities from tangible texts, it is important to keep in mind that they are phenomena derived from specific conditions unique to that region. Conversely, this means that in areas where such conditions are absent, these phenomena may not be found or may manifest differently. This paper explores this concept through the case of ‘Joryeong.’ As is well known, Joryeong serves as a literal ‘transport route’ connecting Chungcheong and Gyeongsang, while also acting as an ‘obstacle’ between the two regions. This paper focuses more on the latter aspect; in the case of Joryeong, it is famous for its high and rugged terrain among the geographical barriers along the ‘Yeongnam daero(嶺南大路)’ connecting Hanyang and Dongnae, thus possessing a strong image as both a transport route and an obstacle. What, then, was the impact of this image of Joryeong on reality? The paths taken by the Yangban of Seoul during the Joseon Dynasty, when they decided to leave their lives in Seoul due to practical issues and migrate to the provinces, varied significantly depending on which regions they chose as alternatives. Those who chose Chungcheong often dreamed of returning to the central region, while many who opted for Gyeongsang ended their lives there, disconnected from the world. This distinction likely relates to the contemporary imaginary perception that defined the north of Joryeong as the ‘secular world’ and the south as the ‘non-secular world.’ There are no geographical obstacles comparable to Joryeong between Chungcheong and Hanyang, which is where the localities of Chungcheong and Gyeongsang and the geomorphic imagery of Joryeong intersect.

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