淸末 對원산 미곡 수출과 商務委員의 ‘進退’ (Participation and Withdrawal of Consuls in Rice Exports to the Wonsan during the Late Qing Dynasty)

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초록

In the first half of 1885, Shanghai merchants of the Qing Dynasty exported rice to the Wonsan area in the name of disaster relief. Among them, the export business, which was carried out under Chen Keliang's name, was inseparable from the consuls in Joseon from the beginning of its implementation in 1884. Consuls were in charge of various related tasks, including coordination with the relevant departments of Joseon, performing certain administrative procedures, and selecting project managers. They even went directly into this business. This was an inappropriate move that could lead to conflicts of interest. The least justification was needed. Consul-general Chen Shutang raised the issue of relief by local governments. It was somewhat unreasonable, but Liu Jiacong, the consul of Wonsan, actively accepted it. He insisted that the consuls should proceed in a way that pays for the funds. He volunteered to pay up to 30 percent of the fund. Chen Shutang came to a final conclusion. It was carried out in the name of Chen Keliang as originally planned, but consuls chose to participate as partners. He also proposed the principle of holding shares. Chen Shutang and Chen Keliang will share 60% of the shares, while Tan Gengyao, vice consul, and Liu Jiacong, consul of Wonsan, will share 20%, respectively. Through this process, consuls participated in the business.
Business did not go smoothly. Chen Shutang and Liu Jiacong had a difference in their attitude toward the business. According to related documents, Liu Jiacong was very active and Chen Shutang was somewhat cautious. Basically, of course, both agreed on the need for this project. In fact, most important business decisions were made by Chen Shutang. There was clearly also a reason why Liu Jiacong was personally much more desperate for this business. In addition to the fact that it was a trade in the Wonsan area, his jurisdiction, he even invested directly, unlike other consuls. However, in the course of the project, Liu Jiacong suffered unexpected damage.
The business was finally hit hard. Chen Shutang was replaced. The absolute irreplaceable presence in the operation of this business suddenly disappeared. He gave up his role around the time of his resignation. He was never seen trying to solve various problems. He may have been disappointed by his future, but he has virtually let go of his business. Liu Jiacong was transferred to Busan at the end of 1885 and returned to his home country in March the following year. His younger brother, Liu Jiaxiang, became a temporary consul and succeeded, but was replaced less than three months later. After a while, due to the maximization of the conflict between Huang Jianpo and Liu Jiacong, he even made an extreme choice. It was the tragic end of the weakest link among the consuls. Meanwhile, Tan Gengyao was also expelled from Joseon in the first half of 1886. The main characters and workers who formed the backbone of the business have all disappeared over some time difference.

영어초록

In the first half of 1885, Shanghai merchants of the Qing Dynasty exported rice to the Wonsan area in the name of disaster relief. Among them, the export business, which was carried out under Chen Keliang's name, was inseparable from the consuls in Joseon from the beginning of its implementation in 1884. Consuls were in charge of various related tasks, including coordination with the relevant departments of Joseon, performing certain administrative procedures, and selecting project managers. They even went directly into this business. This was an inappropriate move that could lead to conflicts of interest. The least justification was needed. Consul-general Chen Shutang raised the issue of relief by local governments. It was somewhat unreasonable, but Liu Jiacong, the consul of Wonsan, actively accepted it. He insisted that the consuls should proceed in a way that pays for the funds. He volunteered to pay up to 30 percent of the fund. Chen Shutang came to a final conclusion. It was carried out in the name of Chen Keliang as originally planned, but consuls chose to participate as partners. He also proposed the principle of holding shares. Chen Shutang and Chen Keliang will share 60% of the shares, while Tan Gengyao, vice consul, and Liu Jiacong, consul of Wonsan, will share 20%, respectively. Through this process, consuls participated in the business.
Business did not go smoothly. Chen Shutang and Liu Jiacong had a difference in their attitude toward the business. According to related documents, Liu Jiacong was very active and Chen Shutang was somewhat cautious. Basically, of course, both agreed on the need for this project. In fact, most important business decisions were made by Chen Shutang. There was clearly also a reason why Liu Jiacong was personally much more desperate for this business. In addition to the fact that it was a trade in the Wonsan area, his jurisdiction, he even invested directly, unlike other consuls. However, in the course of the project, Liu Jiacong suffered unexpected damage.
The business was finally hit hard. Chen Shutang was replaced. The absolute irreplaceable presence in the operation of this business suddenly disappeared. He gave up his role around the time of his resignation. He was never seen trying to solve various problems. He may have been disappointed by his future, but he has virtually let go of his business. Liu Jiacong was transferred to Busan at the end of 1885 and returned to his home country in March the following year. His younger brother, Liu Jiaxiang, became a temporary consul and succeeded, but was replaced less than three months later. After a while, due to the maximization of the conflict between Huang Jianpo and Liu Jiacong, he even made an extreme choice. It was the tragic end of the weakest link among the consuls. Meanwhile, Tan Gengyao was also expelled from Joseon in the first half of 1886. The main characters and workers who formed the backbone of the business have all disappeared over some time difference.

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