개항이후 선교사들의 한복 착장 사례 연구

Abstract

This study analyzes the written records and photographs of missionaries who adopted Hanbok attire after the opening of Korea’s trade ports. After the opening of the Joseon dynasty, Catholicism and Protestantism were influential religions. The missionaries came to Korea for missionary work, but did not change their lifestyle to Korean style. They lived in Western clothes every day, and Hanbok was only worn when there was special occasion. Missionaries and their families wore Hanbok for religious purposes. Catholic missionaries wore Hanbok to hide their identities when missionary work was illegal. Missionaries sometimes wore Hanbok to promote Joseon’s missionary work and raise funds. The missionary’s children wore Saekdong Jogori worn by Korean children. Missionaries wore Hanbok at official events such as graduation ceremonies, Christmas and church events. Male missionaries sometimes wore Hanbok worn by Korean officials as court robes. Female missionaries usually wore Jeogori and Chima that Korean women wore in everyday wear. The missionaries even took pictures wearing Hanbok to record their life in Korea.