A Study on the Different Editions of the 『Hwangtogisa(黃兎記事)』 written by Jitoedang(知退堂) Lee Jung-hyung

The main purpose of the above paper is to lay the foundation for related research by examining the different editions of 『Hwangtogisa(黃兎記事)』 compiled by Lee Jung-hyung. 『Hwangtogisa』 is one of the high-quality writings that summarize the deeds of the characters who were damage during Gimyosahwa(己卯士禍) and is evaluated as a newly reborn work by supplementing and revising Kim Jeong-guk's 『Gimyodangjeog(己卯黨籍)』 and Anro's 『Gimyodangjeogbo(己卯黨籍補)』. However, two different types of copies exist, which is a major obstacle to full-scale research. Therefore, prior to the full-scale discussion of the 『Hwangtogisa』, the paper attempted to compare and analyze the two types of texts to identify which texts are suitable for future research. However, since it is not easy to fully reveal the relationship with the original 『Hwangtogisa』 because both data were organized after the 19th century, the above paper first analyzed the same and different aspects of the two copies and then compared them with the contents of 〈Hwangtogisabal(黃兎記事跋)〉, which clearly reveals Lee Jung-hyung's intention to write and edit. As a result, it was confirmed that the 『Hwangtogisa』 contained in the 『HangogwanOeosa(寒臯觀外史)』 was a text that was more consistent with Lee Jung-hyung's intention to write than the 『Hwangtogisa』 contained in the 『Toedangjabgi(退堂雜記)』. In addition, it was additionally confirmed that the 『Hwangtogisa』 contained in 『HangogwanOeosa』 was closely related to Kim Yuk's 『GimyoJehyeonjeon(己卯諸賢傳)』. Lee Jung-hyung is a notable writer of writing in the mid-Joseon Period. In addition to the 『Hwangtogisa』, he wrote 『Donggakjabgi(東閣雜記)』 and 『Suchunjabgi(壽春雜記)』. These three works were highly regarded as high-quality unofficial history among various writings created from early to late 16th century, organizing the history and the reality of historical paintings before the Seonjo Dynasty, focusing on the character's actions. It is not common for a single writer to leave so many notes, and it is rare that all of the works are highly appreciated. Lee Jung-hyung and the 『Hwangtogisa』 are well worth discussing as written writers and works, and as this study has also organized this book, we hope that more active research will continue in the future.