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Historical Documents Related to Jeong Eonseop, the Dongnae Governor, Designated as a Tangible Cultural Heritage of Busan Metropolitan City

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced today (December 10) that it has officially designated one item consisting of eleven volumes of “Historical Documents Related to Jeong Eonseop, the Dongnae Governor (東萊府使 鄭彦燮 関聯 古文書)” as a Tangible Cultural Heritage of Busan Metropolitan City.

The city discovered this culturally significant heritage item and newly designated it as a Tangible Cultural Heritage of Busan Metropolitan City following deliberation by the City National Heritage Committee (Tangible Heritage Subcommittee).

The newly designated heritage item consists of eleven volumes of “Historical Documents Related to Jeong Eonseop, the Dongnae Governor,” held by the Busan Metropolitan City Museum.

These documents include a total of eleven volumes: Gyoji Geon (敎旨 乾), Gyoji Gon (敎旨 坤), Sejang (世藏), Ejesanghun (御製常訓), Yeongeuneoje (迎恩御製), Geumho Sangwon Sicheop (錦湖上元詩帖), Hoamdang Bimyeong (虎巖堂碑銘), Samhwa-bu Sib-ilbang Sachang Jeolmok (三和府十日坊社倉節目), Gajang (家狀), and Champan Bugeun Piljeok (參判府君筆蹟).

The Gyoji (royal edicts) granted to Jeong Eonseop in 1730 (the 6th year of King Yeongjo) upon his appointment as the Dongnae governor provide insight into the rise of his political standing. These records document the activities of an official who played a prominent role in state affairs during the Yeongjo era following the reconstruction of Dongnae Eupseong Fortress.

The Sejang (世藏) volume contains royal admonitions and statements in which King Yeongjo and his officials assessed the Dongnae fortress reconstruction project from various perspectives. These materials demonstrate that, after the Imjin War, Dongnae had become an important political, military, and diplomatic hub.

Many letters included in the Champan Bugeun Piljeok were written during Jeong Eonseop’s tenure as Dongnae governor. They offer valuable insight into political, social, and administrative issues of the early 18th century from his own perspective. Although written as private correspondence, they serve as important historical records that illuminate the broader context of the era.

Accordingly, the “Historical Documents Related to Jeong Eonseop, the Dongnae Governor,” are considered culturally valuable materials that contribute to understanding the history of Dongnae during the late Joseon period.

Jo Yu-jang, Director General of Culture and Sports of Busan Metropolitan City, stated, “Through the November deliberations of the City National Heritage Committee, one new cultural heritage item has been designated, bringing the total number of heritage items owned by the city to 579 as of December 10. The city will continue to discover historically valuable heritage materials and ensure systematic management and preservation so that local cultural heritage can be widely appreciated.”

Meanwhile, further details regarding this cultural heritage designation can be found in Busan Metropolitan City Public Notice No. 463 (December 10, 2025). As of December 10, 2025, the city holds a total of 579 national heritage items, an increase of 14 from the previous year.
Nationally designated: 94; nationally registered: 24; city-designated: 323; city heritage materials: 130; city-registered cultural heritage: 8.