Myeonje baegab, Military armor in Seobinggo-dong, Seoul, South Korea
The Myeonje baegab consists of multiple cotton fabric layers forming a protective vest designed to shield soldiers from foreign rifle fire.
Following the French expedition to Korea in 1866, the Joseon Dynasty military developed this defensive equipment to counter the technological superiority of Western forces.
The National Palace Museum of Korea displays this military artifact that represents the innovative response of Korean forces to international military threats.
The protective garment incorporated between 13 and 30 layers of cotton material to create a three-inch-thick barrier against incoming projectiles.
The single preserved Myeonje baegab returned to South Korea in 2007 after spending over 136 years at the Smithsonian Institution in the United States.
Location: Seobinggo-dong
Location: Seoul
GPS coordinates: 37.52278,126.97750
Latest update: May 12, 2025 15:50
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