Seoul and Daegu Museums Hold First Collaborative Exhibition

Seoul Museum of History 'Daegu Ilbeonji, Hyangchon-dong Story'

The Seoul Museum of History announced on the 10th that it will hold the exhibition "Daegu Ilbeonji, Hyangchon-dong Story" in collaboration with the Bangjja Yugi Museum of the Daegu Cultural Arts Promotion Agency at Daegu City until May 7th, at the Seoul Museum of History (1st floor lobby).

This exhibition focuses on Hyangchon-dong, a bustling area of Daegu during the modern and contemporary periods, a space where refugee art flourished after the Korean War, and a representative handmade shoe alley of Daegu since the 1970s. It introduces the past lives and memories of Hyangchon-dong to Seoul citizens during its growth into a modern city.

Through the Daegu Eupji (1832), an old map, visitors can explore the former administrative district name of Hyangchon-dong, located where the Gyeongsang Gamyeong, the government office overseeing Gyeongsang Province during the Joseon Dynasty, once stood. The exhibition also showcases images related to the modernization and bustling scenes of Hyangchon-dong during the Japanese colonial period.

Kim Yong-seok, director of the Seoul Museum of History, stated, "'Daegu Ilbeonji Hyangchon-dong Story' exhibition offers Seoul citizens a unique experience to encounter the history and culture of the Daegu region in Seoul. For Daegu City, it is a platform to introduce the charm of Daegu to Seoul citizens and foster cooperation between local regions and Seoul." He added, "The Seoul Museum of History plans to promote exchange exhibitions with regional museums such as Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and Changwon Special City in May, and Daejeon Metropolitan City in September, leading diverse historical and cultural exchanges among regions."