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Busan Museum to Host the 42nd History and Culture Lecture Series, “The Dignity and Value of the Joseon Royal Court Through World Heritage”

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Busan Museum announced that it will hold the 42nd History and Culture Lecture Series, “The Dignity and Value of the Joseon Royal Court Through World Heritage,” at the museum’s auditorium on July 9 and July 16, beginning at 1:10 p.m.

The History and Culture Lecture Series is Busan Museum’s flagship public education program. It invites experts from various fields to provide in-depth humanities lectures on history and cultural heritage and has attracted strong public interest every year.

This lecture series has been organized in conjunction with the special exhibition “Records and Culture of Joseon, Passed Down for Eternity.” It is designed to examine with citizens the paintings and records left by the Joseon royal court and the value of the cultural heritage passed down through them.

In particular, the program encompasses both UNESCO World Heritage and UNESCO Memory of the World heritage, helping participants gain an integrated understanding of cultural heritage while highlighting the historical and artistic value and international significance of Joseon royal court culture.

On the first day, July 9, lectures will focus on Joseon royal court paintings and the Joseon Tongsinsa.

Lee Soo-mi, President of the Korean Society of Art History and former Director General of the Curatorial Research Division at the National Museum of Korea, will present a lecture titled “The Majesty and Dignity of Court Paintings in the Joseon Dynasty.” Jeong Eun-joo, Director of Jangseogak Archives at The Academy of Korean Studies, will deliver a lecture titled “Joseon Tongsinsa: Symbols of Peace and Trust Seen Through Paintings.”

On the second day, July 16, the program will introduce various aspects of cultural heritage centered on royal portraits and Uigwe.

Lee Seong-hoon, Curator at the City’s Cultural Heritage Division, will present “The Production and Enshrinement of Royal Portraits: Remembered as Sage Kings,” while Professor Kim Moon-sik of the Department of History at Dankook University will lecture on “Uigwe, the Pinnacle of Joseon Royal Court Record Culture.”

Registration will be available on a first-come, first-served basis through the Busan Museum website (museum.busan.go.kr) from 10:00 a.m. on July 1 to 5:00 p.m. on July 6. Participation is free of charge.

Those who register in advance may attend all lectures on both days. On-site registration will also be available if seats remain on the day of the lectures.

For more information, visit the notices section of the Busan Museum website or contact the Busan Museum Education and Public Relations Team at 051-610-7181.

Jeong Eun-woo, Director of Busan Museum, said, “This History and Culture Lecture Series provides an opportunity to examine the historical significance and artistic value of Joseon royal court cultural heritage from diverse perspectives,” adding, “I hope it will be a meaningful occasion for citizens to gain a renewed appreciation of the dignity and value of our cultural heritage.”