17~18세기 통어영의 설치와 운영

Abstract

After the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592, the naval forces in Joseon organized a defense system with two axes: Tongeoyong and Tongjeyong. In previous studies, this was referred to as either ‘Yangyeong’ or ‘Tongyeong’ system. To mention the naval forces defense system in late Joseon like that, however, it is essential to investigate the two camps both. Yet, research has been focused on Tongjeong mostly so far. Here, this study aims to look into the status of Tongeoyeong more than Tongjeoyong by examining the internal structure of Tongeoyong and its method of acquiring finances. This study has found that Tongeoyeong had fewer workers and smaller finances than Tongjeoyeong. The warships that could be mobilized were fewer than half of those belonging to Tongjeyeong. Although they were both the supreme institutions of the naval forces in Joseon managing the naval forces of three provinces, difference is found in the sizes of the two military camps like what is written above. This is attributed to the combined reflection of the types and characteristics of enemies and geographical locations, etc.