勉菴 崔益鉉의 상소 항일투쟁과 그 역사적 의의

• 영문명: The Letter of Choi Ik-hyeon in Historical Context
• 발행기관: 한국근현대사학회
• 저자명: 朴敏泳(Park Min-young)
• 간행물 정보: 『한국근현대사연구』제67집, 532~561쪽, 전체 30쪽
• 주제분류: 인문학 > 역사학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2013.12.30

영문 초록

Choi Ik-heyon is iconic figure in Modern Korean history. His unshakable devotion and patriotism represents traditional, Korean nobbles-oblige. He left major footprints in history with three major political events. First, As renowned local Confucian, Choi made audacious attempts to bring down ruling monarch by criticizing failed policies. in 1873, he succeeded in impeachment of Dae-Won-Goon, who was reformative ruler. Second, in 1876, Choi fiercely opposed Trade with foreign power. Lastly, as leader of righteous army, he sacrificed his life for country. He resisted japanese invasion with his death. In typical Seonbi spirit, one’s faith shouldn’t be compromised and he must protect integrity of his will at all cost. Imperial Japan who just claimed victory in war with Russia, was rising star in Asia. At the time, Japanese formidable military power had been creeping in Korea and Choi exactly recognized the greatness of his enemy. Though he never stopped. In 1905, he wrote letter to emperor, accusing Japan as serious threat to national security and even existence. Eventually he got imprisoned and sent to Command Centre of Japanese Military Police two times. His heroic act was broadcasted to public by newspaper. Especially, Choi’s letter to emperor and his feedback laced a huge portion of paper and brought him huge fame. With this single incident, He successfully transformed to the leader of Korean nationalism from local Imam. Not only he is nationalistic figure, but he was spiritual guru. Many years of study made him possible to affect people’s mind to great extent. Indeed death of respected figure, shocked society and triggered significant resistance against Japan.

목차

1. 머리말

2. 강화도조약 반대 상소

3. 갑오경장 반대 상소

4. 러일전쟁기 일제침략 규탄 상소

5. 맺음말

참고문헌

키워드

최익현 항일투쟁 상소 강화도조약 청일전쟁 갑오경장 러일전쟁 Choi Ik-hyeon Dae Won Goon The Emperor of Korea the Protectorate Treaty between Korea and Japan Tsushima