This study is to analyze the dispatch of the Diplomatic and Trade Affairs of Korean Consuls to Tientsin in China(Jujin-Daiwon) during the period between 1883~1894. Korean government had ever tried to dispatch the minister to Beijing in 1882. Althoug...
This study is to analyze the dispatch of the Diplomatic and Trade Affairs of Korean Consuls to Tientsin in China(Jujin-Daiwon) during the period between 1883~1894. Korean government had ever tried to dispatch the minister to Beijing in 1882. Although this attempt was failed, it is worthy of notice that Korea intended to abolish the traditional tribute system and establish the modern treaty system.
After the Solders’ Riot of 1882(Imo Gullan), Chinse government began to interfere boldly in Korea’s internal affairs, claiming the authority to do so on the basis of traditional suzerain relationship. At the same time, China imposed on Korea a set of Regulations for Private Maritime and Overland Trade in order to expand Chinese economic interest. Under the terms of this Regulations, Korean King dispatched Jujin-Daiwon to Tientsin in 1884.
Jujin-Daiwon treated the political and diplomatic question pending between the two countries as well as the commercial problems. Therefore Jujin-Daiwon is the nominal consul, but virtual minister. From 1883 March to 1894 June 8 persons was appointed Jujin-Daiwon, only 4 persons started for post. On the other hand, Korean Legation to China was managed by chancellor(Jongsakwan). During all the time except three years, the office of Jujin-Daiwon was carried on by deputy Jujin-Daiwon. Significantly, Home Office, not Foreign Office which had been interfered by China, exercised the appointive power of Jujin-Daiwon in order to pursue the anti-China policy.