Kyujanggak, Royal library in Seoul, South Korea
Kyujanggak contains over 70,000 items including historical records, maps, literary texts, and rare manuscripts documenting Korean intellectual development through centuries.
King Jeongjo established this institution in 1776 as a repository for royal documents and texts related to Confucian studies during the Joseon Dynasty.
The library maintains an extensive collection of original Korean manuscripts, maps, and literary works that reflect the scholarly traditions of historical Korea.
Researchers and students need advance reservations to access the archives, with digital versions of selected documents available through online databases.
The library survived multiple invasions and occupations while preserving crucial documents that tell the story of Korean intellectual advancement.
GPS coordinates: 37.46217,126.95044
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:26
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