The present invention relates to: a novel compound having a histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6) inhibitory activity; an optical isomer thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a use thereof for preparing a therapeutic pharmaceutical preparation; a pharmaceutical composition containing the same and a treatment method using the composition; and a preparation method therefor. According to the present invention, the novel compound and the optical isomer thereof or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof have histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6) inhibitory activity and are effective in preventing or treating HDAC6-associated diseases including: infectious diseases; neoplasm; endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases; psychological and behavioral disorders; neurological disorders; eye and adnexa diseases; circulatory system diseases; respiratory system diseases; digestive system diseases; skin and subcutaneous tissue diseases; musculo-skeletal system and connective tissue diseases; or congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.