여말선초 제주도 수취체제 정비과정과 특징

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the reorganization and characteristics of collection system in Jeju Island in the late Goryeo and the early Joseon Dynasty. Jeju Island was incorporated into the provinces of Goryeo from the Goryeo Dynasty, but it was difficult to establish a stable collection system during the Goryeo period due to the complicated politics thereafter, and the full-scale reorganizatuion of Jeju’s collection system began in earnest after the founding of the Joseon Dynasty. The agricultural environment in Jeju Island was poor due to the soil quality unsuitable for farming and the narrow cultivation area. Therefore, its family composition and residence type were also different from those on lands. In addition, transportation conditions were very poor due to the nature of an island. Jeju’s collection system was created based on these characteristics. Land tax or yeok was not paid to Seoul, but instead the burden was not large. On the contrary, tributes and presents paid to the central government accounted for most of the burden of taxation. The biggest burden of presents was horses, and seafood such as abalone and tangerines were also the major items. Besides, the maintenance and operation of these tax items reflected Jeju’s unique characteristics different from lands, including the organization of present units and the long-term continuation of governmental tribute production system.