2026-07-14
Busan Museum-National Palace Museum of Korea Joint Exhibition ‘Records and Culture of the Joseon Dynasty: Conveying Them Across the Globe’
Busan Museum-National Palace Museum of Korea Joint Exhibition ‘Records and Culture of the Joseon Dynasty: Conveying Them Across the Globe’□ In collaboration with the National Palace Museum of Korea, the Busan Museum hosts the special exhibition ‘Records and Culture of the Joseon Dynasty: Conveying Them Across the Globe’ from July 7 to August 30, 2026, commemorating the 48th Session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan.○ The exhibition traces Joseon’s meticulous record-keeping tradition, royal culture, and international exchanges centered on Dongnaebu (modern-day Busan).○ On display are UNESCO Memory of the World Register inscriptions from the Joseon royal court—the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, the Diaries of the Royal Secretariat, Ilseongnok (Daily Records of the Royal Court and Important Officials), the Royal Protocols of the Joseon Dynasty, the Royal Seal and Investiture Book Collection of the Joseon Dynasty, and the Documents on the Joseon Tongsinsa. The exhibition also showcases nationally designated heritage items illustrating the majesty and sophistication of the royal family—the Portrait of Yeongjo, the Portrait of Cheoljong, the Painting of the Eastern Palaces, the Blue-and-White Landscape-and-Bird Jar, and the White Porcelain Moon Jar—166 catalogued entries totaling 195 artifacts.※ 18 National Treasures; 22 Treasures; 12 National Folklore Cultural Heritages; 33 UNESCO Memory of the World Register inscriptions□ The exhibition is divided into three thematic sections: Joseon's record-keeping system, Joseon royal culture, and diplomatic interactions facilitated by Dongnaebu.○ Part I: ‘Joseon, the Country of Records’ explores how the Joseon Dynasty faithfully recorded and preserved state administration matters and ceremonies. Part II: ‘Symbols and Dignity of the Joseon Royal Court’ introduces objects that embody prestige and artistic refinement. Part III: ‘Dongnaebu, Joseon's Gateway to the World’ examines the role of
