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This research examines the transformation of the Samsa institution during the Koryŏ dynasty and its adaptation to political and economic changes.

The Transformation of the Institutional Status and Functions of Samsa(三司) during the Koryŏ Dynasty

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This research examines the transformation of the Samsa institution during the Koryŏ dynasty and its adaptation to political and economic changes.
Analyzed historical records regarding the functions and status of Samsa.
Explored bureaucratic changes and interactions with other institutions such as Hobu and Munha-bu.
Investigated the evolution of official ranks within the Samsa.
The Samsa emerged as a leading financial institution, adapting its structure to the dual fiscal system alongside Hobu.
Institutional reforms elevated the status of officials within the Samsa, placing it at par with other significant government bodies.
By late Koryŏ, the Samsa played a key role in land reform and maintained significance within the evolving bureaucratic landscape.

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The study explores how the Samsa evolved into a significant financial institution in Koryŏ, indicating its bureaucratic adaptation.

Seohyeon Park (2026) studied this question.

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