@article{ART003194176},
author={Choi, dong-nyeung},
title={The Direction and Nature of the Reform of Local Governance during the Reign of King Myeongjong of Goryeo},
journal={The Review of Korean History},
issn={1225-133X},
year={2025},
number={157},
pages={053-100}
TY - JOUR
AU - Choi, dong-nyeung
TI - The Direction and Nature of the Reform of Local Governance during the Reign of King Myeongjong of Goryeo
JO - The Review of Korean History
PY - 2025
VL - null
IS - 157
PB - The Historical Society Of Korea
SP - 053
EP - 100
SN - 1225-133X
AB - The purpose of this paper is to examine the significance of the reform of local governance during the reign of King Myeongjong(明宗) of Goryeo. The Myeongjong period is noteworthy for the completion of the “Juhyeonhwa(主縣化) of Sokhyeon(屬縣)” and the strengthening of the inspection function of Do(道) level.
First, during Myeongjong’s reign, the number of Gammu(監務) was increased in 68 counties. As of 1176, the total number of counties and districts was 410, with 70 Juhyeon, 191 Sokhyeon, and 149 Gammu. The proportion of Sokhyeon decreased to 46.59% of the total counties. After Myeongjong’s reign until the end of the Goryeo dynasty, only about 13 counties were transitioned from Sokhyeon to Juhyeon. Therefore, the reforms during Myeongjong’s time can be seen as the conclusion of the concentration of the “Juhyeonhwa of Sokhyeon” that had been underway since the reigns of King Yejong(睿宗) and Myeongjong.
Along with the spread of Gammu across the country, the inspection function at the Do level was strengthened. The 5 Do were reorganized into 7 Do, and officials such as Ancheolsa(按察使) and Chalbangsa(察訪使) were sent to more narrowly defined regions. In particular, the appointment of Chalbangsa in 1178 resulted in a thorough inspection that uncovered about 990 Suryeong(守令) and Hyangri(鄕吏), an unprecedented and powerful inspection measure. Additionally, inspections by the Yanggye(兩界) Byeongmasa(兵馬使) and the 5 Do Ancheolsa became even more emphasized. The newly appointed Gammu were also subject to inspections. As a result, the inspection function at the Do level became stronger, establishing a hierarchical local governance structure of “Hyangri-Suryeong-Ancheolsa” where the Suryeong supervised the Hyangri, and the inspectors oversaw the Ancheolsa.
KW - During the Reign of King Myeongjong(明宗);“Juhyeonhwa(主縣化) of Sokhyeon(屬縣)”;Gammu(監務);Do(道);Ancheolsa(按察使);Chalbangsa(察訪使);the Hierarchical Local Governance.
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Choi, dong-nyeung. (2025). The Direction and Nature of the Reform of Local Governance during the Reign of King Myeongjong of Goryeo. The Review of Korean History, 157, 053-100.
Choi, dong-nyeung. 2025, "The Direction and Nature of the Reform of Local Governance during the Reign of King Myeongjong of Goryeo", The Review of Korean History, no.157, pp.053-100.
Choi, dong-nyeung "The Direction and Nature of the Reform of Local Governance during the Reign of King Myeongjong of Goryeo" The Review of Korean History 157 pp.053-100 (2025) : 053.
Choi, dong-nyeung. The Direction and Nature of the Reform of Local Governance during the Reign of King Myeongjong of Goryeo. 2025; 157 : 053-100.
Choi, dong-nyeung. "The Direction and Nature of the Reform of Local Governance during the Reign of King Myeongjong of Goryeo" The Review of Korean History no.157(2025) : 053-100.
Choi, dong-nyeung. The Direction and Nature of the Reform of Local Governance during the Reign of King Myeongjong of Goryeo. The Review of Korean History, 157, 053-100.
Choi, dong-nyeung. The Direction and Nature of the Reform of Local Governance during the Reign of King Myeongjong of Goryeo. The Review of Korean History. 2025; 157 053-100.
Choi, dong-nyeung. The Direction and Nature of the Reform of Local Governance during the Reign of King Myeongjong of Goryeo. 2025; 157 : 053-100.
Choi, dong-nyeung. "The Direction and Nature of the Reform of Local Governance during the Reign of King Myeongjong of Goryeo" The Review of Korean History no.157(2025) : 053-100.
