인조반정 전후의 산림과 산림정치 = Sallim scholars and their political power before and after the enthronement of the king In-Jo

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This research coped with realization and setup process of the Sallim scholar politics, based on the analysis of central figures like Seong-Hohn in the reign of king Seonjo and Jeong In-hong in the reign of king Kwanghae-Kun. Furthermore this paper, also, addresses issues on the succession of the Sallim scholar`s power and its establishment as main political aspects, after undergoing enthronement of the king In-Jo. As below, the process could be specificated as four aspects. First, considering the Sallim scholar`s political power as a important factor of party politics, this study tried to define the power with precision. The Sallim scholar politics can be defined as political conditions leaded by Sallim`s preponderating influence in politics including policy arguments and disputes as a ideological leader. Also this research dealt with historical backdrops of The Sallim scholar`s political power and its key factor could be summarized as their school ties. It must be helpful to understand the factor by studying the dynamics of political change between regal power and subjects as rising political force of Sallim. Next, this study focused on the central figure, Seong Hohn, who opened the Sallim scholar politics as a new political prospect. During the reign of king Seonjo, Seong Hohn was spiritual guide for Western faction, especially, after the death of Lee-Yi. Considering Western faction being confronted with tenacious attack from opposition parties, the great influence of Seong Hohn in the faction is evident in the factional strife in the late reign of king Seonjo and proves his strong position in the political arena. Also, the paper tried to deal with Jeong In-hong as the key figure who brought about stability of the Sallim scholar`s political power. Jeong In-hong seized political power by coming to the political forefront in case of need as well as by forming the bedrock of the Northern faction behind the scenes. He had a powerful influence on policy decision and actively offered his own suggestions on the weighty issues in the reign of king Kwanghae-Kun including the execution of prince Im-hae, the executions of Prince Young-chang, the deposition of empress dowager In-mok. His high political and historical status was deeply related to the development of the Sallim scholar`s political power. Lastly, the systematical preferential treatment to Sallim scholars provided institutional strategy and basis of establishment of their political power even after the enthronement of the king In-Jo. After dethronement of a king Kwanghae-Kun, though the Western faction executed Jeong In-hong as a traitors, they admitted the his contribution to the establishment of the Sallim scholar`s political power and succeeded the preferential treatment. This transformation must be noticeable to find out the political leverage of Northern faction including Jeong In-hong`s contribution to the Sallim scholar`s political power throughout the late Joseon Dynasty.