This study traces the origin of the current <Romanization of the Korean Language> back to the 19th century to engage in a discursive analysis of Romanization. Central to this discussion is the question of what the object of the discourse is, as discourse is not inherently given but is constructed through a particular perspective. This paper examines the context that led to the development of Romanization in the 19th century to identify the object of the Romanization discourse and the trajectory it followed. Furthermore, it investigates 19th-century texts that addressed Romanization issues to seek for the perception of the West in Joseon during that era. The shift in Western perceptions of Joseon led to the initiation of Korean language studies and the development of Romanization systems.

Abstract
1. 서론
2. 선행연구
3. 담론의 대상으로서 조선어
4. ‘조선어’를 탄생시킨 당대 사회적 맥락
5. 결론
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• 심주희(PhD candidate, Korean Literature and Language, Yonsei University; 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea) | Juhui Sim