[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] Some of the exhibits in the special exhibition "Oegyujanggak Uigwe, The Meaning of Its Nobility" held at the National Museum of Korea have been replaced.
There are three main replaced exhibits. First, the "Seogwol Yeonggeondogam Uigwe 西闕營建都監儀軌" (Oegyu 262), which contains the reconstruction details of Gyeonghuigung Palace, was replaced with the "Gyeongdeokgung Surisog Uigwe 慶德宮修理所儀軌" (Oegyu 75, the only existing copy), which contains repair details of Gyeonghuigung Palace. The repair details for each pavilion are meticulously recorded, vividly depicting the construction sites of the Joseon Dynasty.
The "Sejo Eojin" (a copy of the portrait of King Sejo) was replaced with the "Jo Yeongbok Portrait 趙榮福肖像" (Treasure, Gyeonggi Provincial Museum). The accompanying uigwe (records summarizing major royal or state events during the Joseon Dynasty) was also replaced with the "Sukjong Eoyongdosadogam Uigwe 肅宗御容圖寫都監儀軌" (Oegyu 93). The "Jo Yeongbok Portrait" was painted by Jo Yeongseok, a military painter of the late Joseon period. It is known that Jo Yeongseok declined King Yeongjo's suggestion to paint the Sukjong eojin in 1748 (the 24th year of King Yeongjo's reign), stating that "scholars cannot serve the king with mere craftsmanship."
The "Bosanokhundogam Uigwe 保社錄勳都監儀軌" (Oegyu 47) and "Bosabokhundogam Uigwe 保社復勳都監儀軌" (Oegyu 76) were replaced with the "Bunmunokhundogam Uigwe 奮武錄勳都監儀軌" (Oegyu 130·131). This contains the records of those appointed as Bunmu meritorious subjects for their contributions in suppressing the rebellion that occurred early in King Yeongjo's reign. Related exhibits such as the "O Myeonghang Bunmu Meritorious Subject Portrait" (Gyeonggi Provincial Museum) and the "Lee Sam Bunmu Meritorious Subject Appointment Document" (deposited at the Korean Confucian Culture Promotion Institute) were also newly displayed.
To commemorate the replacement, a free admission event will be held from February 1 to February 10. Free entry is available without separate reservations or ticket issuance. The exhibition has been viewed by 84,283 people as of January 29.
Meanwhile, related lectures and academic conferences will be held. On February 15, a related lecture on the theme of "Detail," the greatest characteristic of Joseon Dynasty uigwe, will take place. The lecture will be given by Professor Park Jeonghye, an uigwe expert (Academy of Korean Studies), Professor Jo Jaemo in architectural history (Kyungpook National University), and curator Lim Hyekyung, who planned the special exhibition (National Museum of Korea).
On February 24, a related academic conference titled "What Can Only Be Known Through Uigwe" will be held. It will confirm the value of uigwe as historical records of the Joseon Dynasty and discuss directions for research and utilization. Presentations will be given by curator Kim Jinsil (National Museum of Korea), Professor Park Miseon (Chonnam National University), Dr. Kim Yoonjung (Academy of Korean Studies), Professor Kang Munsik (Soongsil University), and Dr. Kim Jiyoung (Gyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies). Discussions will be led by Professor Shin Byungju (Konkuk University), Professor Kim Moonsik (Dankook University), and Dr. Lee Wook (Academy of Korean Studies).
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