This paper describes the process of development of authenticity controversy on Ha Wiji(河緯地) testament. Ha Wiji testament is a document written by Ha Wiji and given to his nephew just before he was executed by King Danjong restoration event in 1456. The testament had not been known more than 200 years after he died but became known when Ha Dalhae(河達海), who claimed his being the offspring of Ha Wi-ji, requested and received the position of authentic offspring from Min Jinhu, the person in authority at that time, in 1705. Timely, the court reinstated Ha wiji to the symbol of loyal subject and made Ha Dalhae authentic offspring who offers sacrifice. The testament of Ha Wiji just listed goods, as mentioned in it. However, it was taken not as mere goods list but as a will written in metaphorical method because several influential persons had wrote in their books as such. On the other hand, there were many scholars and politicians who doubted the authenticity of Ha Wiji testament and insisted on it's being false. in particular, Park Gyusu and Ha Sicheol(河 始徹) did. Ha Sicheol, who lived in Gaeseong(開城), argued strongly it's being forgery when he raised dispute on the family origin of Ha Wiji with Andong Ha family. The development of authenticity controversy revealed that both sides' logics had become more fine as time goes by and controversial situation had became more complex due to realistic reasons.

This paper describes the process of development of authenticity controversy on Ha Wiji(河緯地) testament. Ha Wiji testament is a document written by Ha Wiji and given to his nephew just before he was executed by King Danjong restoration event in 1456. The testament had not been known more than 200 years after he died but became known when Ha Dalhae(河達海), who claimed his being the offspring of Ha Wi-ji, requested and received the position of authentic offspring from Min Jinhu, the person in authority at that time, in 1705. Timely, the court reinstated Ha wiji to the symbol of loyal subject and made Ha Dalhae authentic offspring who offers sacrifice. The testament of Ha Wiji just listed goods, as mentioned in it. However, it was taken not as mere goods list but as a will written in metaphorical method because several influential persons had wrote in their books as such. On the other hand, there were many scholars and politicians who doubted the authenticity of Ha Wiji testament and insisted on it's being false. in particular, Park Gyusu and Ha Sicheol(河 始徹) did. Ha Sicheol, who lived in Gaeseong(開城), argued strongly it's being forgery when he raised dispute on the family origin of Ha Wiji with Andong Ha family. The development of authenticity controversy revealed that both sides' logics had become more fine as time goes by and controversial situation had became more complex due to realistic reasons.

Testament, Ha Wiji(河緯地), Authenticity, Controversy