[New Release] 'Joseon's Secret Taste'

◆The Secret Tastes of Joseon= This section sheds light on various aspects of the Joseon royal family from the perspective of their tastes. It details the hobbies and entertainments indulged in by kings and queens, such as collecting paintings, reading novels, sponsoring Pansori performances, and collecting flowers and plants. These are discussed as desires to distinguish themselves from others, exploring the background of flourishing diverse cultures and political intentions.

"Due to Crown Prince Sado's visit to the Onyang hot springs, a monument commemorating this memory remains to this day. He spent time in Onyang enjoying hot spring baths and activities like archery. Feeling regret that there was no shade at the archery range, he had three pagoda trees planted. Over time, the trees grew lush, and in 1795, a retaining wall was built around them for maintenance. After receiving a report on this, Jeongjo, Crown Prince Sado's son, erected a stele next to the trees inscribed with the name Yeonggwoedae (靈槐臺). Yeonggwoedae means 'the shooting platform where the sacred pagoda trees are planted,' honoring Crown Prince Sado's virtue and expressing a memorial sentiment toward his father."

(Written by Kwak Heewon, Kim Jae-eun, Kim Hyoyoon, et al. / Inmulgwa Sasangsa)

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