• Communications of Mathematical Education
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.1-19
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• 2011

HPM(History and Pedagogy of Mathematics) become an important issue to us now. Study on old Korean mathematics books were made recently. We study mathematics books in Kyujanggak in this article. Horng Wann-Sheng 洪萬生, an math. historian and a member of editorial board of Historia Mathematica, visited Kyujanggak, the royal library of Joseon Dynasty. After his visit, he published a paper, "The first visit to mathematics books in Kyujanggak 奎章閣收藏算書初訪"(2008 Kyujanggak 32, p. 283-293). In his paper, he also raised several research problems on the history of Korean mathematics. In this paper, we analyze his paper "The first visit to mathematics books in Kyujanggak" and give some answers to those raised problems on Korean mathematics. Also we correct some misunderstanding of Horng on some facts. Especially, we make it clear that the author of SinJungSanSul(New Arithmetics 新訂算術) was not Lee Sang-Seol(李相卨), whom Horng considered as the author, but Lee Gyo-Seung(李敎承) through the correct translation of its preface and an article about its copyright lawsuit. And we added some pathways how Chinese mathematics books were imported by Joseon. We introduce the case of Hong Dae-Yong(洪大容) in detail.

• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.55 no.3
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• pp.213-239
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• 2024

This study comprehensively reconstructs the life of Baek Rin (1923-2015), who dedicated 43 years of his life as a university librarian, and provides an overview of his influence on the development of library science and his academic achievements. After passing the librarian recruitment exam at Seoul National University in 1948, he excelled as a librarian, handling various Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and Western literary materials. During the Korean War, he was in charge of the practical tasks of transporting and storing the National Treasures from Gyujanggak to Busan. After the war, he was responsible for organizing, cataloging, and classifying the books of Gyujanggak at Seoul National University. He prepared the initial drafts of book classification and served as an executive in several organizations, including the Korean Library Association. While teaching at universities after obtaining a master's degree in library science from Yonsei University, he published 49 academic articles and 7 edited and authored books. It is highly regarded that he was the first scholar to chronologically write the history of libraries in Korea. In 1973, he transferred to Harvard University's Yenching Library as a Korean studies cataloging librarian, and until his retirement in 1991, he cataloged East Asian classical texts and Korean books at Harvard's Yenching Library and supported the research of professors there. Baek Rin is a first-generation research librarian and teacher who laid the foundation for the barren Korean library science world.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Information Management Conference
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• 2003.08a
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• pp.175-184
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• 2003

본 연구에서는 국학자료의 효율적 활용을 위한 국학연구기관의 검색인터페이스 설계 지침을 제공하고자 한다. 국학연구기관은 우리나라의 대표적인 4대 국학기관인 국사편찬위원회, 민족문화추진회, 서울대 규장각, 한국정신문화연구원을 대상으로 하고, 본 연구의 목적을 달성하기 위해 문헌조사와 4개 기관의 홈페이지를 자주 이용하는 박사과정 이상의 전공자와의 일대일 면접을 통해 평가항목을 작성하였다. 이를 토대로 분석하여 문제점을 알아보고, 국학연구기관의 특성에 맞는 검색인터페이스 설계 시 고려해야 할 제반지침들을 제시하였다.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.45 no.1
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• pp.53.3-54
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• 2020

본 연구는 명말(明末)에 역법(歷法)의 개정을 주장한 서광계(徐光啓, 1562~1633)의 기획과 총괄에 의해 편찬되었고, 이탈리아 선교사 로(Giacomo Rho, 羅雅谷, 1593~1638)가 주 저자로 보는 《숭정역서》에서 태양의 이론편인 <일전역지(日躔歷指)>와 계산 절차 및 계산수치표가 종합된 <일전표(日躔表)>의 내용을 정리, 분석하였다. <일전역지>와 <일전표>에 들어있는 몇 개의 내용과 표들은 대부분 16세기 후반부터 17세기 전반에 걸쳐 서유렵의 티코 브라헤(Tycho Brahe, 1546~1601), 마기니(Giovanni Antonio Magini, 1555~1617), 메티우스(Adriaan Metius, 1571~1635) 등의 책에서 동일한 내용이 발견되었다. 판나이 휘집본(潘鼐彙集本; 프랑스 국립도서관본; 《숭정역서》 초기본), 규장각본(《숭정역서》의 후기본), 그리고 사고전서본(《신법산서》)의 내용을 빠짐없이 검토하고, 최근 발간된 《숭정역서합교》의 연구도 반영되었다. <일전역지>에 태양의 운동을 기술하기 위해 Eccentic 모델을 사용하여 양심차(兩心差), 원지점의 방향, 가감차(加減差), 지구-태양간의 거리 변화 등을 설명하고 있다. 그러나 <일전표>에 나타난 가감차표와 지구-태양간의 거리표는 Equant 모델을 사용하였다. 비교를 위하여 70여년 뒤에 편찬된 《역상고성》 상편 제 4권 <일전역리>에서는 코페르니쿠스 모델인 본륜-균륜 모델이 사용되고 있었다. 본 연구에서는 위에 언급된 3 가지 모델의 차이를 설명하고, 가감차와 지구-태양간의 거리표를 이 모델을 이용하여 계산한 다음, <일전표>에 있는 가감차표와 지구-태양간의 거리표와 비교할 것이다. 《신법산서》에는 Equant 모델을 설명하고 있는데 어디서 오류가 발생하였는지도 규명한다. 그리고 3 가지 모델의 animation을 통해 가감차와 거리차를 쉽게 설명하고자 한다.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Traditional Landscape Architecture
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• v.34 no.1
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• pp.40-52
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• 2016

Buyongjeong, a pavilion in the Rear Garden of Changdeok Palace, was appointed as Treasure No. 1763 on March 2, 2012, by the South Korea government since it shows significant symmetry and proportion on its unique planar shape, spatial configuration, building decoration, and so forth. However, the designation of Treasure selection was mainly evaluated by concrete science, in that the selection has not clearly articulated how and why Buoungjeong was constructed as a present unique form. Therefore, this study aims to clarify the identity of Buyongjeong at the time of construction by considering its historical, ideological, philosophical background and building intention. Summary are as follows: First, Construction backgrounds and characters of Buyongjeong: Right after the enthronement, King Jeongjo had founded Kyujanggak(奎章閣), and sponsored civil ministers who were elected by the national examination, as a part of political reform. In addition, he established his own political system by respecting "Kaksin(閣臣)", Kyujanggak's officials as much as "Kain(家人)", internal family members. King Jeongjo's aggressive political reform finally enabled King's lieges to visit King's Rear Garden. In the reign of King Jeongjo's 16th year(1792), Naekaksangjohoe(內閣賞釣會) based on "Kaksin" was officially launched and the Rear Garden visitation became a regular meeting. The Rear Garden visitation consisted of "Sanghwajoeoyeon(賞花釣魚宴)" - enjoying flowers and fishing, and activities of "Nanjeongsugye". Afterward, it eventually became a huge national event since high rank government officials participated the event. King Jeongjo shared the cultural activities with government officials together to Buyongjeong as a place to fulfill his royal politics. Second, The geographical location and spatial characteristics of Buyongjeong: On the enthronement of King Jeongjo(1776), he renovated Taeksujae. Above all, aligning and linking Gaeyuwa - Taeksujae - a cicular island - Eosumun - Kyujangkak along with the construction axis is an evidence for King Jeongjo to determine how the current Kyujangkak zone was prepared and designed to fulfill King Jeonjo's political ideals. In 17th year(1793) of the reign of King Jeongjo, Taeksujae, originally a square shaped pavilion, was modified and expanded with ranks to provide a place to get along with the King and officials. The northern part of Buyongjeong, placed on pond, was designed for the King's place and constructed one rank higher than others. Discernment on windows and doors were made with "Ajasal" - a special pattern for the King. The western and eastern parts were for government officials. The center part was prepared for a place where government officials were granted an audience with the King, who was located in the nortern part of Buyongjeong. Government officials from the western and eastern parts of Buyongjeong, could enter the central part of the Buyongjeong from the southern part by detouring the corner of Buyongjeong. After all, Buyongjeong is a specially designed garden building, which was constructed to be a royal palace utilizing its minimal space. Third, Cultural Values of Buyongjeong: The Buyongjeong area exhibits a trait that it had been continuously developed and it had reflected complex King's private garden cultures from King Sejo, Injo, Hyunjong, Sukjong, Jeongjo and so forth. In particular, King Jeongjo had succeded physical, social and imaginary environments established by former kings and invited their government officials for his royal politics. As a central place for his royal politics, King Jeongjo completed Buyongjeong. Therefore, the value of Buyongjeong, as a garden building reflecting permanency of the Joseon Dynasty, can be highly evaluated. In addition, as it reflects Confucianism in the pavilion - represented by distinguishing hierarchical ranks, it is a unique example to exhibit its distinctiveness in a royal garden.

• 유학연구
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• v.46
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• pp.129-159
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• 2019

Kim Eung-ha, who died in the Battle of Sarhū, was a symbolic figure of loyalty to Ming Dynasty in late Chosŏn Korea. Chungneyllok which was a memorial for Kim had published four times from from 1621-1796. This study reviews existing copies of Chungyellok, categorizes them in four groups, and speculates its publishing date and analyzes the differences of each edition. As a result, Chungnyellok seems published several times based on its first edition till late 17th Century, regardless of the fact that the book contains writings and poems of "traitors" of King Injo's Restoration (仁祖反正). Compared to the former editions, the last edition published in 1796 is much more sophisticated and completed one and removed the works of the politically problematic figures from its main text. By reviewing those copies, we can find out that the first edition had to published in the diplomatic situation after the Battle of Sarhū to enhance its relationship with Ming Dynasty because two other Chosŏn generals chose to surrender to Manchurians. But the 18th Century edition shows the tendency of changing identity of Chosŏn as "little China (小中華)" after the fall of Ming Dynasty. Kim Eung-ha was also repainted as a loyal subject of Ming, rather than a guardian of Chosŏn.

• The Korean Journal of Archival Studies
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• no.17
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• pp.39-84
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• 2008

In this article, how the records were compiled, stored and managed during the latter half period of the Joseon dynasty is examined. In details, the compilation of and and Euigwe, the establishment of 'history chambers(史庫)' and the Wae-Gyujanggak facility, and the creation of records such as 'Shillok Hyeongji-an', are all investigated. Examination of all these details revealed that in the latter half period of the Joseon dynasty, it was the royal family which actively led the task of meticulously compiling records and also storing & managing those established materials with great integrity and passion. The intention behind creating all these records containing everything the kings said and done over centuries must have been determination to enhance the openness and integrity of politics in general, while also emphasizing the importance of such values inside the government. In order to establish a tradition preserving records not only for a limited time period but also for eternity, 'history chambers' were founded in rocky mountain areas, and additional chambers(Wae-Sago) were created as well, in areas deemed strategically safe in military terms such as the Ganghwa-do island. Officials put in charge by the king himself of historical documenting reported to the history chambers on a regular basis and checked the status of the materials in custody, and the whole checking process was documented into a form called 'Shillok Hyeongji-an'. And for long-term preservation of materials, officials sent by the king regularly took all the materials outside, and conducted a series of 'desiccating procedures', under strong sunlight('Poswae'). Thanks to the efforts of our ancestors who did their best to preserve all the records, and tried everything to manage them with great caution, we can examine and experience all these centuries-old materials, mostly intact. It is imperative that we inherit not only the magnificent culture of creating and preserving records, but also the spirit which compelled our ancestors to do so.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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• v.47 no.2
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• pp.377-388
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• 2013

This study investigated the method of the bibliographical description of Gyujang-chongmok, or the Annotated Classified Bibliography of Books in Gyujanggak, which was published by Seo Ho-su's in 1781 by the King's command in the Joseon Dynasty. The bibliographical description was examined regarding its title, volume number, written age, name of author, functional word of authorship, and noteworthy examples. However, its great significance in the history of bibliographical description can be found in the fact that Gyujang-chongmok has established entries for annotated works based on the relatively unified method of its bibliographical description.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Traditional Landscape Architecture
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• v.33 no.4
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• pp.10-25
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• 2015

The purpose of this research is to investigate the reality behind Jeongjo's enjoyment of the palace garden. If I were to summarize the results of this research, they are as follows: First, The 'Sanghwajoeoyeon(賞花釣魚宴)' has the differentiation which decided and regularized the rules and the regulations with the annual meetings for the Kyujanggak(奎章閣). Jeongjo had held the events five times. Second, The 'Seshimdae(洗心臺) Excursion' is based on the tragic personal history of Jeongjo. There were four events. Third, Jeongjo had enjoyed the 'viewing of the waterfall(觀瀑)' of the Okryucheon(玉流川) where a lot of the water overflows right after it rains. This is worth the special mention with regard to the point that it is a temporary landscape and not an usual landscape. Fourth, As an event for the military officers, the 'Seoljungryonghohwe(雪中龍虎會)' was held seven times. This event had been held in the middle of the winter. And each of the attendees skewered a pheasant and roasted and ate it. Also, it emphasized the sovereign and the subjects being the partners of the joys and the sorrows by giving the alcoholic drinks and the music. Fifth, Jeongjo had consoled the hard work by the civilian subjects either by holding the brazier feast(煖爐會) in the winter or by granting the alcoholic drinks and the foods according to the historical facts of the brazier feasts. Sixth, Jeongjo was good at archery and enjoyed it. During the period of his reign, Jeongjo held twice Yeonsarye(燕射禮). Seventh, Jeongjo soothed his desire to get out of the busy everyday life at the royal palace garden. While appreciating the natural landscape of the backyard, he was awakened of the meaning of the Book of Changes(周易) in which all the things had been created and changed. Eighth, At the royal palace garden, Jeongjo actively prepared the place for enjoyment by the sovereign and the subjects together. It is judged that this is because, in order to materialize his political ideals, the support by all the subjects who had been close was needed. The limitation of this research is the fact that the research had been proceeded with limited to the translations, among the many old writings related to Jeongjo. With the accumulation of the excavations of the new thoughts and of the results of the translations, the researches that are deeper will be needed.

• (The)Study of the Eastern Classic
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• no.56
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• pp.241-265
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• 2014

This paper looked at the existing situation and the uniqueness of the Hasu(河西) kim Inhu(金麟厚)'s collection of works. As a result, The first edition includes a piece missing in the second edition. For the title of the same work, the second edition differs from the third edition. And in the third edition, The missing piece is found through the annual report. This research found the performance that were found missing pieces. But I did not review for that depth meaning, and postpone it to a later date.