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A Study on Jebong Ko Gyeong-Myung's Poetry of Diplomatic Travel

  • The Studies in Korean Poetry and Culture
  • Abbr : Korean Poetry and Culture
  • 2010, (26), pp.55-79
  • Publisher : The Society of Korean Poetry and Culture
  • Research Area : Humanities > Korean Language and Literature

Soonyoel Kwon 1

1조선대학교

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ABSTRACT

Jebong Ko Gyeong-Myung visited Ming Dynasty as a member of diplomatic mission in 1581(14th reign year of king Seonjo). The mission was delegated to ask Ming to correct historical record on Taejo Lee Sung-Gye. At this time, Go Gyeong-Myung was an official of diplomacy. He reported various results of the mission to a king and managed practical affairs of the mission. During diplomatic work, he had much hardship. However, he overcame it and obtained diplomatic achievements. Ko Gyeong-Myung's poetry written during the diplomatic travel is categorized into three stages: First, the poetry written while crossing over Manchuria; Second, that written during diplomatic activities in Peking; and third, that written from when he left Peking until he arrived home. He wrote 64 pieces of poetry during the travel. The poetry he wrote while passing Manchuria displayed exotic feeling very strongly. The representative works are 'Bunsuryong' and 'Almunmyo'. At Bunsuryong, many ambassadors wrote poetry. It was space for repose with significant meaning. From this pass, a stream of water flows to the west, Liao River and another stream flows to the east, the Amnokgang. At the 'Almunmyo', Ko showed severe disappointment with Chinese culture and a pride of our culture. Ko who arrived to Peking had many difficulties in diplomatic activities. Because of inhospitable treatment and strict supervision by Ming government, it was very hard to work. At this time he wrote two poetic works titled 'Yeyebusangseo' and 'Munsungjibulhugangchikchangeumchupjunun'. He described his royalty to his country through these works. And he visited a shrine named Samchungsa around Peking on his way home. This shrine was established to serve the most faithful servants, Chuko Liang, Yueh Fei and Wen Tianxiang in China. In particular, Ko cherished his memory of Wen Tianxiang. Wen is a patriot who led the loyal troops and never yielded to Yien until he was killed. In this poem, Ko regarded Wen as his ideal. On his way home, Ko wrote a poem titled 'Chilgaryungjeseokjipgoku' where he prepared for a strong decision for the future of his country. He decided to make his return another beginning rather than an end. In this context, his diplomatic travel to Ming Dynasty in 1581 became a big watershed in his life. He showed a desire to explore a new way into government and set Wen Tianxiang, a loyalty, as a coordinate for his life.

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