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This paper studies the world lmage and will of the speaker de noted by the space of Baekseokjeong and Imgyeongieong of resp ectively in Baekseokjeongbyeolgok and Gwangjuimgyeongjeongpalgyeong written by Shingyo Gasa. The space of Baekseokjeong in Baekseokjeong Byeolgok and Imgyeongjeong in Gwangjuimgyeongjeongpalgyeong are both co -nstructed by eight scenic elements. The former constructs an i deal Confucian world and a Nakdo(乐道) life by describing a har monious and peaceful life of common people. Different from this, the latter demonstrates an ideal secluded world where Gunja(君 子) could pursue a solitude life through natural environment in r emote places and a simple life on his own. Moreover, both ‘Baekseok’ and ‘imgyeong’ have a connotation of self-improvement. Therefore, it can be inferred that Baekseokjeongbyeolgok denotes space for self-improvement and waiting for an opportunity, Gwangjuim Palgyeong signifies a space of self-improvement and reclusiveness. This difference between the two can be attributed to the political climate and Shingyo’s experience of a governmental official. In 1690, a year after National Disorder, Shingyo got a position in government by recommendation. As a member of Namin Party, Shingyo took this as a great chance to make some remarkable achievements as he had long been ambitious to do. Baekseokjeongbyeolgok is a reflection of this ambition and his waiting for an opportunity to fulfill his ambition by demonstrating an ideal Confucian world. However, Shingyo failed to be promoted to the central government as he expected even after nine years of government service. This failure made him realize that he was not accustomed to the strives between parties, so he chose to resign in 1699 when the Seoin came to power again. Years after his resignation when he became too aged to fulfill his ambitions as he had wanted, he wrote Gwangjuimgyeongjeongpalgyeong in which he revealed his determination to be secluded and self-improved as a Gunja.