'Imsil Gunji' Documenting Regional History and Development Published After 23 Years

Publication of Volume 6, Entrusted Storage by Imsil Cultural Center

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Nosik] The "Imsil County Chronicle," which fully captures everything about the history of Imsil County, Jeonbuk, has been published for the first time in 23 years.

On the 25th, the county announced that since starting the Imsil County Chronicle publication project in 2017, they have completed the chronicle covering a wide range of fields including history, culture, society, economy, sports, and welfare.

This newly published Imsil County Chronicle is the first in 23 years since the editions produced in 1977 and 1997, reflecting the development of Imsil County after the beginning of the local autonomy era in 1995.

The main contents are divided into six volumes in one set: ▲ History of Imsil ▲ Cultural Heritage and Historical Materials ▲ Life and Folklore of Imsil ▲ Natural Environment and Human Geography ▲ Modern Society and Future ▲ Biographies of Imsil Figures.

Unlike the previously thickly published county chronicles, this edition is divided into six fields, with attention to font style, a thickness of about 500 pages, and color printing of photos and illustrations to enhance readability and vividness.

The publication project began in February 2017 with the formation of the Imsil County Chronicle Compilation Committee (Chairperson Choi Seongmi), and from July, the Jeolla Culture Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation (led by Han Munjong) conducted the manuscript writing project over about two years.

Approximately 40 researchers participated in writing the manuscripts, and resident reviews of the drafts were conducted to minimize errors.

The Imsil County Chronicle is expected to serve as a foundation for Imsil's development, and untold stories will be further detailed in local township chronicles.

Additionally, digital conversion for internet services is expected to advance through projects such as the Digital Imsil Cultural Encyclopedia.

The county expects this to be an opportunity for Imsil's history and culture to be reborn with a new status comparable to other regions.

Professor Han Munjong said, "From the Hagaguseokki archaeological site in Gadeok-ri, Imsil, to the present day, we vertically arranged history and culture to describe Imsil's cultural heritage, living culture, religion, folklore, social organizations, and notable figures in a multidimensional way."

Choi Seongmi, director of the Imsil Cultural Center, stated, "This reflects archaeological excavations and discoveries of historical and cultural materials about Imsil made so far," and added, "We hope the intentions of Imsil's ancestors will be endlessly passed down to future generations."

The published "Imsil County Chronicle" will be entrusted to the Imsil Cultural Center for safekeeping and distributed to universities, libraries, government offices, schools, and local institutions within the county to promote Imsil's history.

The county plans to enhance accessibility by making it easy to find through the county office's Culture and Tourism website, and residents will be able to view it at the county office, local libraries, and township offices.

County Governor Shim Min said, "Since the start of local autonomy in 1995, we have aimed to stabilize politics, and on that foundation, we wanted to create a prosperous Imsil, a place people visit," emphasizing, "We want to fully share Imsil's history, culture, and circumstances and use them as a basis for development."

For more details regarding the Imsil County Chronicle, please contact the Culture and Sports Division of Imsil County Office or the Imsil Cultural Center.

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