『忠武錄』을 통해 본 충무공 인식의 재구성 = Restructuring the Perception of Chungmugong through 『Chungmurok』

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin is a great man in Korean history and a great example to all the people. Many agree with the statement because of the influence of numerous records and various works of art from Yi Sun-sin’s time to today. In particular, “Yichungmugongjeonseo(李忠武公全書)”, compiled during Jeongjo’s reign, spread Yi Sun-sin’s achievements significantly. A number of writings about Yi Sun-sin, representing extreme overcoming, were published in order to raise the nation’s awareness of its independence in a situation where national power was being encroached.
To understand the process by which the perception of Yi Sunshin was formed, the study analyzes the circumstances and contents of the compilation of “Chungmugonggaseung(忠武公家乘)”and“Yichungmugong jeonseo.” “Chungmugonggaseung”, an enhancement project aimed to promote national prestige, has resulted in leading many descendants to actively pursue and enter public offices. “Jeonseo” was a national project, and Yi Sun-sin’s “Diary” and “Janggye” were released to the public during this time. Yi Sun-sin was portrayed as a symbol of a “loyalist subject.”
Meanwhile, “Chungmurok(忠武錄)” consists of the “Sijang(諡狀) (Yisik)” and “Haeng jang(Yibun)” and was published to commemorate Yi Sun-sin being named “忠武” in 1643. It appears that it was published earlier than “Gaseung” and “Jeonseo”. “諡狀” is identical to how it is portrayed in other sources; however, “行狀” is different from the contents written in the above two sources.
Yi Sun-sin’s nephew, Yi Boon, worked alongside Yi Sun-sin during the Imjin War. His record, “Haengrok,” has been cited as an important resource for studying Yi Sun-sin and naval battles. It was recorded in “Chungmugonggaseung”, written in 1715, and also in “Yichungmugongjeonseo”, written in 1795. However, “Chungmurok”, the source that this study analyzes, appears to have been published before the above two sources. Yi Boon’s “Haengjang” recorded in this source appears to be the original text of the contents contained in the above two sources.
A result of organizing and analyzing the edited contents of “Haengjang” in “Chungmurok” after comparing it to “Haengrok” in “Chungmugonggaseung” into sixteen items shows that statements that damage the character of Yi Sun-sin was edited and deleted and statements that highlights his achievements were inserted in reference to “Jingbirok(懲毖錄)” and “Jaejobeonbangji”. The edit appears to be made by the descendants of Yi Sun-sin’s family to enhance the national prestige.
In particular, the statements cited based on the theory of the existence of Geobukseon at the time of the Myeongrang Sea Battle are not present in “Haengjang” of “Chungmurok.” Moreover, by confirming the fact that “龜艦(Ship)” was changed to “龜艦(turtle ship)” in the statements inserted from “Jaejobeonjangji (再造藩邦志)”, it was confirmed that there was no basis for the existence of Geobukseon during the Myeongrang Sea Battle. It was also confirmed that “戰方急愼勿言我死” (Do not speak of my death, for the fight is the utmost priority) was also inserted with reference to Yu Seong-ryong’s “Jingbirok.”
As such, the records of Yi Sun-sin not only gradually expanded through “Chungmurok”, “Chungmugonggaseung”, and “Yichungmugongjeonseo” but also showed a tendency to portray Yi Sun-sin as the perfect “loyal subject” by editing the statements from the writings. “Haengjang” in “Chungmurok” is the original text of what was recorded in the other two sources. This study confirms that it is an important resource that may be able to partially revise and supplement the research of Yi Sun-sin and naval battles.