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National Treasure reopens

A masterpiece of Joseon-era wooden architecture stretching 101 meters (331 feet) in length, the Main Hall of Jongmyo Shrine reopened to the public on April 20 after five years of restoration.

2025.4.20

Celestial Globe and Armillary Clock [KOREA HERITAGE SERVICE]

[TREASURE] Celestial Globe and Armillary Clock

This is an astronomical clock made by Song I-yeong, who was an astronomy professor in 1669 during the reign of King Hyeonjong of Joseon.

2025.3.3

[TREASURE] Clepsydra of Changgyeong Palace

Jagyeongnu, made in 1434 during the reign of King Sejong of Joseon (1392-1910), was the first water clock that was devised to strike the hour automatically with a bell, gong or drum.

2025.2.10

Celestial Chart Stone, a national treasure [KOREA HERITAGE SERVICE]

[TREASURE] Celestial Chart Stone

This stone slab with the carvings of a planisphere, a chart of constellations, was made in 1396 by 11 astronomers including Gwon Geun and Yu Bang-taek under the orders of King Taejo.

2025.1.23

Stupa of State Preceptor, a National Treasure, is unveiled to the public for the first time on Tuesday after it was finally transported back to its original location in Wonju, Gangwon, after 113 years. [KOREA HERITAGE SERVICE]

Goryeo-era national treasure returns to original Wonju site after 113 years

When Korean national treasure, the Stupa of State Preceptor Jigwang, was finally transported back to its original location in Wonju after 113 years on Tuesday, many elderly Koreans expressed their joy, reflecting on the stupa's "unfortunate" story.

2024.11.14

Designate Chokseokru as a National Treasure (KOR)

The historic and symbolic significance of Chokseokru are immortal values that cannot be lost in a fire. That alone is reason enough to elevate the pavilion to a national treasure.

2024.1.4

Designate Chokseokru as a National Treasure

The historic and symbolic significance of Chokseokru are immortal values that cannot be lost in a fire. That alone is reason enough to elevate the pavilion to a national treasure.

2024.1.3

[National Treasure] White Porcelain Lidded Jar with Plum, Bird and Bamboo Design

This earthenware jar is 16.8cm (0.55 feet) tall, has a mouth diameter of a 6.1cm and base diameter of 8.8cm. The handle of the lid is shaped like a lotus bud. The wide shoulder line is strongly emphasized and the thin waist line slightly curves ...

2022.2.23

[Treasure] Wooden Seated Child Manjusri of Sangwonsa Temple

Located in Mount Odae, in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, a temple named Sangwonsa was built by Jajangyulsa in 645. In the book titled Samguk Yusa (The Heritage of the Three States) it was recorded that Jajangyulsa built it after meeting with ...

2022.2.13

[Treasure] Celadon Lidded Bowl and Saucer with Inlaid Dragon

Produced during the 13th century, Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392), this celadon with a lid is a type of big-sized dish made during this time. It is 19.3 centimeters (7.6 inches) in height, 18.5 centimeters in diameter for the body part, and 6.8 ...

2022.1.23

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