고려초기 지방제도 개편과 都護府

In this article, the changes that the Dohobu(都護府) units in the Andong(安東) and Annam(安南) areas went through over the years are examined, within the scope of rearrangements that were conducted upon the local administrative system, in the early days of the Goryeo dynasty. Both Dohobu units were installed, then dismantled, and also shifted locations in the process, and such process is believed to have reflected the government's intentions. in rearranging the local ruling structure at the time. At first, both Dohobu units not only served military purposes, but also were in charge of monitoring the Jangri(長吏) clerks in local areas. In the renovation of 983, both Dohobu units were dismantled, and the function of monitoring was delegated to the 12 Mol, units. Then in the renovation of 995, 5 Doho(都護) units[Anbuk(安北)ㆍAnbyeon(安邊)ㆍAnseo(安西)ㆍAndong(安東)ㆍAnnam(安南)] were installed, resurrecting the aforementioned two Dohobu units. These 5 Doha units were located in either the border area or the coastal regions, to serve as defensive outposts. In the renovation of 1012, the Dohobu units again shifted locations away from the coastline, and became central figures of the military defense system Civilian functions were relegated to the Anmusa(按撫使) figures. Then in the renovation of 1018, most of the Dohobu units moved back to their original locations. Later, Andong Dohobu was dismantled, and Annam Dohobu as well was shut down around 1082, leaving only 3 Doho units in the middle and northern regions.