World Pride 'Hangeul'... Gimhae Hangeul Museum Partners with National Hangeul Museum

Exhibition of Worinseokbo and Haedongjegukgi Artifacts

To Widely Promote Their Literary and Cultural Value

Gyeongnam Gimhae Hangeul Museum and the National Hangeul Museum signed a business agreement on the 17th to promote and preserve the value of Hangeul.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Se-ryeong] On the 17th, the Gimhae Hangeul Museum in Gyeongnam signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Hangeul Museum.

The Gimhae Hangeul Museum, the first public language-specialized museum, joined hands with the National Hangeul Museum to promote the linguistic and cultural value of Hangeul.

Under the agreement, major artifacts such as the 'Worin Seokbo' and 'Haedong Jegukgi' held by the National Hangeul Museum will be exhibited at the Gimhae Hangeul Museum.

Worin Seokbo is the first Hangeul Buddhist scripture commentary published after the creation of Hunminjeongeum. It was expanded and published by combining Worin Cheongang Jigok written by King Sejong and Seokbo Sangjeol written by King Sejo.

Haedong Jegukgi is a travelogue written by Shin Suk-ju during the reign of King Seongjong of Joseon after visiting Japan. It contains detailed records of the geography, national affairs, and diplomatic relations of Honshu, Kyushu, Iki, Tsushima, and the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.

The two museums will not only exhibit Hangeul-related artifacts but also share video materials from the National Hangeul Museum and experiences necessary for museum operations.

Hwang Jun-seok, director of the National Hangeul Museum, said, “We will closely cooperate with the Gimhae Museum to contribute to the development of Hangeul culture.”

Mayor Heo Seong-gon said, “We will strive to promote Hangeul cultural exchange and regional development.”

Mayor Heo visited the Gyeongnam Gallery inside the Seoul Arts Center and met Kim Young-won, a sculptor from Gimhae who sculpted the King Sejong statue in Gwanghwamun, agreeing to join forces for the operation of the Gimhae Hangeul Museum and the development of Hangeul culture.

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