The Organization and Fiscal Structure of Local Musketeer (Pogun) Forces in Late Nineteenth-Century Joseon

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This study aims to analyze the financial management and operational structures of local musketeer forces in late 19th-century Joseon.
Examined operating records of local musketeer forces from various regions.
Compared case studies from Incheon, Ulsan, Suwon, and both northern and southern Hamgyeong.
Identified financial strategies and income-expenditure structures used by local governments.
A pay system for newly formed musketeers was established.
Regions utilized various funding sources such as local taxation and government contributions to support operations.
Local residents were integrated into the financial management system, becoming key members of the musketeer forces.

This analysis uncovers the fiscal strategies of local musketeer forces, indicating sustainable military operations despite limited central funding.

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Jang-Won Min (2026) studied this question.

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