• 한국학연구
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• no.55
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• pp.455-489
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• 2019

In the wake of the disaster, Joseon implemented soliciting suggestions(求言) to listen to opinions from bureaucrats and the nobility. Through the reign of King Seongjong, the real function of soliciting suggestions as a public opinion has been strengthened. The establishment of the power structure centered on the cheong'yo-jik posts(淸要職) has stimulated a public opinion at all times and increased the function of the eungji-sangso(應旨上疏) as a public opinion. Soliciting suggestions were used as another press opportunity for Cheong'yo-jik posts. It also raised sensitive issues that are usually difficult to mention through eungji-sangso. At the same time, the principle of "not punishing the content of the eungji-sangso by taking issue with it" was also continuously emphasized. As sensitive issues were expressed through the eungji-sangso, the political situation created a stir. Meanwhile, it was burdensome for the monarch to expand the function of the eungji-sangso. In response, King Yeonsan and King Jungjong responded passively to the operation of the eungji-sangso system and punished those who raised the eungji-sangso. Still, the operation of the old system has become a meaningful opportunity to provide another press opportunity. Still, the operation of the soliciting suggestions system has meaning as another mechanism for press activities. In the long run, it has become an opportunity for the nobility without an official position to express their opinions on pending state affairs. And this helped expand the media presence.