A Journey to the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty Museum: Exploring the Philosophy of Records in Pyeongchang
A Transformation of the National Museum of the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty
Embarking on a Journey to Discover the Record Philosophy of the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty in Odaesan, Pyeongchang: A Visit to the National Museum of the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty
Feeling the Power of Records at the National Museum of the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty in Pyeongchang: A Forest Embracing the Truth of Joseon
A Historical Trip to Pyeongchang with Children: Learning about the Joseon Record Culture at the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty Museum
The Dignity of Records Left by the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty: Deep Resonance from Odaesan Sago and the National Museum
We arrived at 176 Odaesan-ro, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do.
The National Museum of the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty in Pyeongchang is surrounded by lush forests and fresh air, and the museum building boasts a quiet elegance that blends tradition and modernity.
A Transformation of the National Museum of the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty
Admission is free, and as you step inside, you feel as if you are entering a space where the spirit of Joseon records comes alive.
Upon entering the first exhibition hall, a digital video showcasing the compilation process of the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty fills the wall.
It vividly shows the scribes recording the king's every move, the compilation process of the Veritable Records Office, and how the drafts of preliminary, intermediate, and final versions were completed.
The 'Seongjong Annals' storage box, metal type, and wood type printed editions displayed as actual objects embody the technology and philosophy of Joseon. You can feel the neutrality and strictness of the records, which even the authority of the dynasty could not override.
Passing through the exhibition hall, you'll find a space that modernly recreates the Odaesan Sago. Odaesan Sago, one of the outer archives during the Joseon Dynasty, was a place to safely store the Annals.
Here, you can learn about the structure and preservation methods of the archive, as well as the story of the return of the Annals and Uigwe (royal protocols) that were taken to Japan during the Japanese colonial period and later retrieved.
The 'Jungjong Annals' and 'Uigwe' from the Odaesan Sago, actually exhibited, amount to 75 and 82 volumes respectively, and their historical weight overwhelms the space.
One side is equipped with an interactive space for children, including a game where you can compile the Annals on a touchscreen, an experience to decorate royal events, and a play area where you can learn the importance of records while moving your body.
Exiting the museum, Woljeongsa Temple and the fir forest path are directly nearby. Stepping out of the space imbued with the spirit of the Annals and walking in nature, you'll come to realize that the Joseon record spirit was not just a history book but a philosophy of life.
The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty is not simply a history book. It is the culmination of the philosophy by which the Joseon Dynasty sought to check power, preserve truth, and leave lessons for posterity through records.
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