History and Regional Significance of Soraesan Mountain(蘇來山) in Incheon during the Joseon Dynasty

Soraesan Mountain(蘇來山) is the Jinsan(鎭山) of Incheon Dohobu(仁川 都護府) during the Joseon Dynasty. Due to this status, it has sufficient remarkable value, but no research focuses on Soraesan Mountain. In this article, the historical origin and regional meaning were examined based on the literature records related to Soraesan Mountain in the Joseon Dynasty. Regarding its origin, a theory associated with Sojeongbang(蘇定方) in the Tang Dynasty in China is passed down, but it is difficult to confirm whether it is true. Instead, it functioned as an essential space in the region's cultural history, and tombs and villas of the noble family of the four godfathers were located throughout the entire Joseon Dynasty. This results from the characteristic that Soraesan Mountain has a significant phase and is not far from the capital city. Meanwhile, Soraesan Mountain rose high on the flatland and attracted the attention of writers of the Joseon Dynasty. It functioned as a key point in the defense of the West Sea region, was mentioned as a significant landscape of Incheon from Seoul, and was mentioned as a representative mountain of Incheon in the flow of mountain ranges. A poem written while passing or looking at Soraesan Mountain reveals the perspective of Joseon Dynasty writers who enjoyed the place.