Reexamining Excavations and Achievements in Insadong, Including Metal Movable Type

'Insadong Excavation, Its Achievements and Future Directions' Academic Conference

The National Palace Museum of Korea will hold an academic conference on the 13th at 1 PM in the auditorium, in collaboration with the Capital Culture Research Institute, under the theme "Excavation in Insadong: Achievements and Future Directions." The event will share research results on the excavation achievements, including 1,755 Joseon Dynasty artifacts unearthed in Insadong last June, as well as the meaning, nature, and value of the major excavated artifacts. The site’s location and historical significance will be examined, along with the excavation outcomes and archaeological characteristics. The nature of excavated ceramics, Korean and Chinese metal movable type, accessories of automatic water clocks, and Ilseong Jeongsi will also be considered. Following the keynote presentations, a comprehensive discussion will be held in the form of an exchange of opinions between presenters and the audience. Anyone can participate by completing the registration process on-site that day. For more details, please refer to the National Palace Museum’s website and other sources.

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