Gangjin-gun, Public Purchase of Artifacts of Dasan Jeong Yak-yong

Dasan Museum Exterior (Photo by Gangjin County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] The Dasan Museum in Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 25th that it will publicly purchase artifacts related to Dasan Jeong Yak-yong from the 15th to the 22nd of next month.

The Dasan Museum is purchasing artifacts of Dasan Jeong Yak-yong, the greatest Silhak scholar who synthesized Silhak thought during the Joseon Dynasty, to use them for exhibition, education, research materials, and public works. They have posted a public notice regarding artifact purchases on the Gangjin-gun website and are accepting applications.

The artifacts targeted for purchase include various types of items with historical, academic, and artistic preservation value related to Dasan Jeong Yak-yong, his direct descendants, disciples, and figures who interacted with him.

Eligible sellers include private collectors, cultural heritage dealers, corporations, or organizations. Those wishing to sell artifacts can prepare the artifact sale application form and related documents and submit them by visiting the Dasan Museum, registered mail, or email. The artifact sale documents can be found on the Gangjin-gun Office and Dasan Museum websites.

Submitted artifacts will go through the Artifact Purchase Committee, appraisal review by the Appraisal Committee, and strict procedures including verification of illegal cultural properties to decide on the purchase.

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