| Position | Professor |
|---|---|
| Graduate School | Korean History and Culture |
| Department | Korean Studies |
Career
| March 1989: | Withdrew from the Doctoral Program at the Graduate School of Humanities, Kyushu University |
| April 2002: | Appointed to the Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology, The University of Tokyo |
Research Areas
Medieval and Early Modern History of Korea
1) Tax-Grain Shipping System of the Joseon Dynasty
Research on the government-operated shipping system established for the transportation of tax grain collected from various regions of the Korean Peninsula to the capital, Hanseong, during the Joseon Dynasty. The focus is on the process of its institutional development and historical characteristics.
2) Fiscal System of the Joseon Dynasty
Research on the fiscal system of the Joseon Dynasty and its temporal changes. This includes research on the specifics and historical significance of the Daedong Law, a new fiscal system implemented in the 17th century, as well as its relationship with local finance.
3) Maritime History of the Joseon Dynasty
A multifaceted examination of interactions between people and the sea during the Joseon Dynasty. This includes research on the specifics of Korean pirates known as Sujok, as well as maritime activities and maritime accidents involving Jeju Island residents, and their resulting drift to or landing in foreign lands.
