忠烈王代 營城伊里干 설치와 그 의미 (Establishment and Meaning of Yeongseong-Irigan(營城伊里干) in the Reign of King Chungnyeol of Goryeo)

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초록

The research is focused on the establishment of Yeongseong-Irigan(營城伊里干) in 1279, under the reign of King Chungryeol and its significance. ‘Irigan’, which is transliteration of mongol word ‘Irgan’ means ‘people.’ The Use of this word around the period was to mean ‘The specific group of people (or their dwelling area) to provide specific services.’ As for the Yeongseong-Irigan, its role was to assist preparation of large group of envoys upon the road from Goryeo to Yuan and vice versa.
The past researches about this topic considered the establishment of Irigan as forced on by Yuan Dynasty for maintenance of Yam system (Postal Station System). But Historical sources speak other wise. Sources about this matter provide some perspectives that Goryeo Dynasty was also eager to establish Irigan within their domain. In summary, The maintenance of Postal Stations was Yuan’s demand, yet the establishment of Irigan itself was made by the request of Goryeo Dynasty.
The deed required much efforts and resources. About 200 Houses of people were moved to Irigan from each Provinces, and Goryeo Dynasty provided them with large amount of supplies, from houses, farming utensils, foods to minor daily supplies. This course of action seems quite different from former deeds of King Chungryeol, who tried to repatriate displaced with such enthusiasm. Although both of his actions seem contradictory, yet they serve one purpose in common：To strengthen political influences of King Chungryeol himself.
For King Chungryeol, the relationship with Yuan was essential to stabilize his sovereign power. Yuan’s Political aid has been played a crucial part to solve Goryeo’s internal affairs, such as resolving dethronement and restore King Yuanjong to his rulership during King Chungryeol’s Crown Prince days, and False accusation about Kim Bang Gyung’s treachery after his accession, etc. And for that, maintaining amicable relationship between Goryeo and Yuan was important for King Chungryeol. So, a post road network was essential to communicate Yuan from Goryeo, and turn the tide of the situation that utilizing the station under issue of certificate of Darugachi was needed to obtain direct communication line.
Accordingly, King Chungryeol requested for Yuan to establish Postal Station system, and supported it with maximum effort, from manpower for Postal services to material supplies. This was not a waste of national power, but an investment, and was a solution to keep Goryeo’s tributary diplomacy to maximum efficiency. With well-prepared Postal stations, it was possible for King Chungryeol to keep continuous relationship between Yuan Dynasty and with it, he could strengthen his political position within Goryeo, and also his diplomatic status in relationship with Yuan.

영어초록

The research is focused on the establishment of Yeongseong-Irigan(營城伊里干) in 1279, under the reign of King Chungryeol and its significance. ‘Irigan’, which is transliteration of mongol word ‘Irgan’ means ‘people.’ The Use of this word around the period was to mean ‘The specific group of people (or their dwelling area) to provide specific services.’ As for the Yeongseong-Irigan, its role was to assist preparation of large group of envoys upon the road from Goryeo to Yuan and vice versa.
The past researches about this topic considered the establishment of Irigan as forced on by Yuan Dynasty for maintenance of Yam system (Postal Station System). But Historical sources speak other wise. Sources about this matter provide some perspectives that Goryeo Dynasty was also eager to establish Irigan within their domain. In summary, The maintenance of Postal Stations was Yuan’s demand, yet the establishment of Irigan itself was made by the request of Goryeo Dynasty.
The deed required much efforts and resources. About 200 Houses of people were moved to Irigan from each Provinces, and Goryeo Dynasty provided them with large amount of supplies, from houses, farming utensils, foods to minor daily supplies. This course of action seems quite different from former deeds of King Chungryeol, who tried to repatriate displaced with such enthusiasm. Although both of his actions seem contradictory, yet they serve one purpose in common：To strengthen political influences of King Chungryeol himself.
For King Chungryeol, the relationship with Yuan was essential to stabilize his sovereign power. Yuan’s Political aid has been played a crucial part to solve Goryeo’s internal affairs, such as resolving dethronement and restore King Yuanjong to his rulership during King Chungryeol’s Crown Prince days, and False accusation about Kim Bang Gyung’s treachery after his accession, etc. And for that, maintaining amicable relationship between Goryeo and Yuan was important for King Chungryeol. So, a post road network was essential to communicate Yuan from Goryeo, and turn the tide of the situation that utilizing the station under issue of certificate of Darugachi was needed to obtain direct communication line.
Accordingly, King Chungryeol requested for Yuan to establish Postal Station system, and supported it with maximum effort, from manpower for Postal services to material supplies. This was not a waste of national power, but an investment, and was a solution to keep Goryeo’s tributary diplomacy to maximum efficiency. With well-prepared Postal stations, it was possible for King Chungryeol to keep continuous relationship between Yuan Dynasty and with it, he could strengthen his political position within Goryeo, and also his diplomatic status in relationship with Yuan.

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