『한국중세사연구』(1～50호) <기획논문>의 회고와 전망

Abstract

The Journal of Korean Medieval History(韓國中世史硏究) launched in 1994 as an annual publication. From the sixth issue in 1999, it became a semi-annual publication. Then the frequency increased to three times a year in 2012, and then to four times a year in 2016. As of August 2017, the 50th issue have been published. Primarily, the increased frequency of publication is attributed to a growing volume of research outcomes, and it also shows that the journal has been firmly established as an academic journal. From the 15th issue, ‘special theme articles’ section was newly included in the journal, and by the 50th issue, some 150 research papers under 35 topics were published in the journal. These research papers have shown a few distinctive features. First, the topics have diversified from a previous focus on government politics. Second, researchers turned their attention to non-metropolitan regions and lives of people living there. Third, they have attempted historical interpretations based on archaeological remains. For further development of the ‘special theme articles’ section, I propose the following suggestions. First, it is important to include an overview that briefly introduces the goal and purpose of the section. Second, research needs to be conducted to elucidate historical nature of the medieval times and the Goryeo Dynasty. Third, research needs to be conducted to stimulate up-and-coming researchers‘ ideas and academic achievements. Fourth, research needs to be conducted that introduces controversial academic issues and outcomes to trigger more lively discussions.