궁예는 후삼국의 전란 속에서 천하제패를 꿈꾸었던 영걸이었으나 고려의 시조가 된 왕건에게 패한 군주로서 현재 남아있는 역사에서는 펌훼와 왜곡으로 그 실체에 다가서기가 쉽지 않다. 그러나 정사(正史)와는 달리 철원지역에 전해오는 많은 설화는 궁예가 폭압적이고 잔학한 군주가 아니라 불운한 영웅에 대한 지역민들의 측은지심을 느끼게 한다. 뿐만 아니라 지역곳곳에 흩어져 있는 궁예와 관련된 지명들은 백성들로부터 버림받은 폭군이 아니라, 오히려 사랑과 존경을 받은 왕으로 남아 있는 것을 반증한다고 볼 수 있다.
Kung-ye is one of the most controversial figures in Korean history. However, it would not require verbose explanation of the fact that he was a hero with strong determination and capabilities, who proclaimed Later Koguryo (Hu Koguryo) at the height of internecine wars. In official history, Kung-ye was overthrown for misdemeanors and malpractice, yet on the contrary, many of the folk-tales and sagas originated from Cheorwon reflect that its residents demonstrate their sympathy for Kung-ye, not a tyrant but rather a very unfortunate king who was seemingly betrayed by the most reliable men of his own. Furthermore, the names of places in Cheorwon are historically related to Kung-ye and Taebong. Accordingly, it is inevitable to state that Kung-ye and his legacies are culturally remarkable prototypes in Cheorwon. With this favorable atmosphere, Cheorwon-gun has gotten into its stride in terms of developing cultural resources and historical heritages, such as Kung-ye Palace and the Taebong Festival, which are expected to lead Cheorwon to a more vitalizing community. Cheorwon is also exerting efforts to collect, analyze, and reassess data about Kung-ye for the purpose of straightening out its perpetually-denounced hero. In this context, this study was conducted to find ways to help invigorate regional economy by utilizing and conserving historical resources based on Kung-ye and Taebong.
1. 머리말
2. 궁예(901-918 재위)의 탄생과 죽음
3. 철원지역 역사문화유산의 현황
4. 궁예관련 역사문화유산의 전승 및 활용
5. 궁예관련 역사문화콘텐츠에 대한 문제제기 및 개선 방안
6. 맺음말