This Study takes a notice of the mediterranean characteristic of Gyeong-gi bay, and investigates the regionalization in this area centering around the distribution and development of ports, network of ports, and its changes from viewpoint of regional ...
This Study takes a notice of the mediterranean characteristic of Gyeong-gi bay, and investigates the regionalization in this area centering around the distribution and development of ports, network of ports, and its changes from viewpoint of regional historical geography. To approach this aim, author adopts the concept 'netword' and 'regionalization', and considers port as a clue for its connective function. The research themes are as follows. Fist theme is to understand the distribution pattern of ports in Gyeong-gi bay in 18th century, second theme is to examinate the formation of port-network from 18th century to 19th century, third theme is to discuss integration process of port-network in the early 20th century.