@article{ART003194181},
author={Baek Seung Ah},
title={Perception and Utilization of Yuhyangso by the Joseon Government in the 16th Century},
journal={The Review of Korean History},
issn={1225-133X},
year={2025},
number={157},
pages={135-172}
TY - JOUR
AU - Baek Seung Ah
TI - Perception and Utilization of Yuhyangso by the Joseon Government in the 16th Century
JO - The Review of Korean History
PY - 2025
VL - null
IS - 157
PB - The Historical Society Of Korea
SP - 135
EP - 172
SN - 1225-133X
AB - This paper examines the perception and utilization of yuhyangso in 16th century Joseon. The intention behind re-establishing yuhyangso was not that of restoring the former yuhyangso with autonomous character but rather to incorporate it into the centralized local governing systems. The re-establishment order of yuhyangso influenced its implementation across local communities.
The central government expected yuhyangso to regulate local clerks(hyangni) and oversee moral conduct. Yuhyangso was officially acknowledged as the institution responsible for investigating severe misconduct. When such cases arose, yuhyangso was held accountable, revealing the central government’s expectations. Additionally, yuhyangso was tasked with various public roles. By assigning these responsibilities, the central government reinforced the status and authority of yuhyangso, aiming to fully utilize its potential under the assumption that it was qualified for such duties.
However, persistent concerns over yuhyangso’s competence made it difficult for the institution to fully meet the central government’s expectations. Discussions on its abolition frequently surfaced, but instead of eliminating yuhyangso, the central government sought ways to mitigate its shortcomings while maintaining effective local governance. In the 16th century, stringent migration policies and the implementation of hyangyak were used to curb corruption in yuhyangso and enhance its quality. The central government planned the re-establishment of yuhyangso as part of the local governance system, and this purpose was continuously implemented through various policies throughout the 16th century.
KW - 16th century;yuhangso(留鄕所);local clerks(鄕吏);customs;local governance;the exile of entire families(全家徙邊);hyangyak(鄕約)
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Baek Seung Ah. (2025). Perception and Utilization of Yuhyangso by the Joseon Government in the 16th Century. The Review of Korean History, 157, 135-172.
Baek Seung Ah. 2025, "Perception and Utilization of Yuhyangso by the Joseon Government in the 16th Century", The Review of Korean History, no.157, pp.135-172.
Baek Seung Ah "Perception and Utilization of Yuhyangso by the Joseon Government in the 16th Century" The Review of Korean History 157 pp.135-172 (2025) : 135.
Baek Seung Ah. Perception and Utilization of Yuhyangso by the Joseon Government in the 16th Century. 2025; 157 : 135-172.
Baek Seung Ah. "Perception and Utilization of Yuhyangso by the Joseon Government in the 16th Century" The Review of Korean History no.157(2025) : 135-172.
Baek Seung Ah. Perception and Utilization of Yuhyangso by the Joseon Government in the 16th Century. The Review of Korean History, 157, 135-172.
Baek Seung Ah. Perception and Utilization of Yuhyangso by the Joseon Government in the 16th Century. The Review of Korean History. 2025; 157 135-172.
Baek Seung Ah. Perception and Utilization of Yuhyangso by the Joseon Government in the 16th Century. 2025; 157 : 135-172.
Baek Seung Ah. "Perception and Utilization of Yuhyangso by the Joseon Government in the 16th Century" The Review of Korean History no.157(2025) : 135-172.
