This paper is a study of the old men\u27s groups (Robanhea, 老班会) seen in Korean fishing-village society, particularly of one old men\u27s group in Uljin county located on the Korean East Coast. As well as being a village selfgovernment organization, it also functions as a religious service organization. The old men\u27s group becomes the hierarchical structure called joni (尊位), dongsu (洞首) in zasang (座上) from the bottom to the top. These are divided into the active group and retired group. "Robanhea" is organized by active joni and dongsu, consisting of one of each, together with joni and dongsu of the retired group. Active joni and dongsu say three village officers with yusa (有司) are chosen from among general inhabitants. When yusa passes through service of one year, he enters the retired yusa group, and is registered for the first time on a "Roban" list. One is chosen as active dongsu of the next stage from among this retired yusa group. List order, seniority order and service are considered, but priority is not always given to an elder on this occasion. The main role of "Robanhea" is taking decisions about village events, the election of officers, and management of the village property. Sanctions are applied to things which disturb the order of the village. In addition, one more important role of "Robanhea" is to be in charge of village religious services. It is not permitted to never become a member of "Robanhea" in village society. A person who passes the age of sixty is honoured with a service called "Robanrei(老班礼)". "Robanhea" is an example of the role played by Orun (大人) in Korean village society, and is a keyword for understanding the fishing-village society of the Uljin area. Further elucidation of its role is required in the future
