Sangju Museum Explores the World of Ancient Documentary Heritage Through Old Manuscripts

Enhancing Interest in and Access to Documentary Cultural Heritage
Specialized Lectures for Museum Professionals and Citizens

The Sangju Museum in North Gyeongsang Province, led by Director Yoon Ho-pil, began operating the '2026 Sangju Museum Ancient Document School' at the Sangsangwan Hall in Gyeongsang Gamyeong Park, Taepyeongseongdae, Sangju City, for five days from the opening ceremony on May 18 to May 22.

This program is being held for pre-registered Sangju residents and museum artifact records managers, under the theme "The World of Old Books and Ancient Documents Through Case Studies."

Commemorative Photo at the 2026 Sangju Museum Ancient Documents Academy
[Photo by Sangju City]

The Ancient Document School is a specialized lecture series that broadly covers basic knowledge of old books and ancient documents, as well as the various types and characteristics of historical documents used in past administration and daily life, including royal edicts, official notifications, personal petitions, and certificates or written contracts.

In particular, the course enhances participants’ understanding by explaining the structure and deciphering methods of ancient documents—often considered difficult—in an accessible, case-based format.

Additionally, this lecture series is providing citizens with opportunities to increase their interest in and access to the region's documentary cultural heritage.

For museum artifact records managers, the program is helping to strengthen practical capabilities by providing specialized knowledge and expertise applicable in their fieldwork.

Yoon Ho-pil, Director of the Sangju Museum, stated, "Ancient documents are important historical materials that vividly illustrate the daily lives, administration, and economic activities of people at the time. Since Sangju Museum holds a significant collection of artifacts centered on old books and ancient documents, we plan to continue offering related specialized courses, starting with this Ancient Document School. I hope this will help citizens more easily understand the value of the region’s documentary heritage and foster greater interest in the preservation and utilization of cultural heritage."

This program has provided an opportunity for the general public, who previously felt distant from ancient documents, to take more interest in them.

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