Celebrating the Inclusion to the UNESCO Memory of the World Register 2017 Thematic Exhibition; Diplomatic Documents between Japan and Joseon Dynasty Korea
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Diplomatic Letter from the Joseon King, Appendix (detail), King Gwanghaegun, Joseon dynasty, dated 1617 (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room T1
December 5, 2017 (Tue) - December 25, 2017 (Mon)Records Related to Envoys from Joseon Korea, which include a group of our museum collection of documents (Important Cultural Property), were added this year to the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.
In particular, the documents from 1617 is a significant evidence of the restoration of diplomatic relationships between the two countries after the severance during the late 16th century. The diplomacy between the two countries are reflected in the exchanging of diplomatic letters from long ago, filled with the spirit of sincerity and trust.
By the preservation and exhibition of the artifacts, we believe that academic studies regarding the Joseon envoys to Japan shall deepen.