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Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 71Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaHunminjeongeum(Joseon Dynasty, 1446)🏯 1. A Script Created for the PeopleIn the 15th century, King Sejong the Great accomplished something extraordinary — he created a completely new writing system so that ordinary people could read and write with ease.Until then, most official documents were written ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 70Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea Certificate of Meritorious Subject for the Founding of the Joseon Dynasty Granted to Sim Ji-baek(Joseon Dynasty)🏯 1. A Document That Marked the Birth of a KingdomIn 1392, the Joseon Dynasty was founded, ushering in a new era of Korean history that would last for more than five centuries.To recognize..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 69Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCeladon Maebyeong with Inlaid Cloud and Crane Design(Goryeo Dynasty)🏯 1. A Vase Where Cranes Fly Through CloudsAmong the masterpieces of Goryeo celadon, the Maebyeong with Inlaid Cloud and Crane Design is often regarded as the embodiment of Korean elegance and refinement.Created during the Goryeo Dyn..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 68Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGakhwangjeon Hall of Hwaeomsa Temple(Gurye, Jeollanam-do)🏯 1. A Grand Hall Beneath Jirisan MountainAt Hwaeomsa Temple, nestled along the slopes of Jirisan Mountain, stands the majestic Gakhwangjeon Hall — one of the largest and most magnificent Buddhist halls in Korea.Originally founded during the Un..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 67Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCeladon Kundika with Inlaid Lotus and Mandarin Duck Design(Goryeo Dynasty)🏯 1. A Vessel of Grace and PurityAmong the masterpieces of Goryeo celadon, the Celadon Kundika with Inlaid Lotus and Mandarin Duck Design is admired for its elegant silhouette and poetic symbolism.Created during the Goryeo Dyna..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 66Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCeladon Incense Burner with Giraffe-shaped Lid (Qilin)(Goryeo Dynasty)🏯 1. A Mythical Guardian of FragranceAmong the refined works of Goryeo celadon, the Incense Burner with a Qilin-shaped Lid stands out for its elegant fusion of mythology and craftsmanship.Created during the Goryeo Dynasty (12th cen..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 65Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStone Lotus Basin of Beopjusa Temple(Boeun, Chungcheongbuk-do)🏯 1. A Lotus Blooming in StoneAt Beopjusa Temple in Boeun, there rests a quiet yet captivating object — the Stone Lotus Basin, a masterpiece that transforms simple stone into a symbol of purity and awakening.Believed to have been created d..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 64Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaIron Seated Vairocana Buddha of Dopiansa Temple(Cheorwon, Gangwon-do)🏯 1. A Buddha of Cosmic TruthAt Dopiansa Temple in Cheorwon, sits a powerful and contemplative figure — the Iron Seated Vairocana Buddha.Created during the Unified Silla period (9th century), this statue represents Vairocana Buddha,..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures 63Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaMireukjeon Hall of Geumsansa Temple(Gimje, Jeollabuk-do)🏯 1. A Hall for the Buddha of the FutureAt Geumsansa Temple, located in Gimje, stands the extraordinary Mireukjeon Hall — a rare three-story wooden Buddhist hall dedicated to Maitreya (Mireuk), the Buddha of the Future.Originally founded in the B..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures 62Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCeladon Ewer in the Shape of a Fish-Dragon(Goryeo Dynasty)🏯 1. A Vessel Born from ImaginationAmong the most imaginative creations of Goryeo celadon, the Celadon Ewer in the Shape of a Fish-Dragon (Eoryong) stands as a striking fusion of myth and craftsmanship.Created during the Goryeo Dynasty (12th ce..