Introduction:
During the Japanese invasion of 1592, many of the National Archives in Seoul and the surrounding area were burned down. After this, the archives were duplicated and stored in a variety of locations thoughout the county. The National Archives of Jeoksangsa
Directions [Bus] From Seoul Nambu Terminal, take an intercity bus to Muju Intercity Bus Terminal. - Take a taxi to Anguksa Temple (approx. 15km). - The site is within the temple grounds.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-320-2541, 2543
Information:
During the Japanese invasion of 1592, many of the National Archives in Seoul and the surrounding area were burned down.
After this, the archives were duplicated and stored in a variety of locations thoughout the county.
The National Archives of Jeoksangsan Mountain was founded in 1614, when important national archives were moved from Myohyang Confucian Academy, with others being added in 1641.
This national archives site served a very important role throughout over 300 years of Korea’s history, until it was closed by the Japanese during the Japanese occupation.
Current:
Status Regional Cultural Heritage No.
88 (Designated on June 20, 1995) Closed N/A (Open all year round)
During the Japanese invasion of 1592, many of the National Archives in Seoul and the surrounding area were burned down. After this, the archives were duplicated and stored in a variety of locations thoughout the county. The National Archives of Jeoksangsa
Directions [Bus] From Seoul Nambu Terminal, take an intercity bus to Muju Intercity Bus Terminal. - Take a taxi to Anguksa Temple (approx. 15km). - The site is within the temple grounds.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-320-2541, 2543
Information:
During the Japanese invasion of 1592, many of the National Archives in Seoul and the surrounding area were burned down.
After this, the archives were duplicated and stored in a variety of locations thoughout the county.
The National Archives of Jeoksangsan Mountain was founded in 1614, when important national archives were moved from Myohyang Confucian Academy, with others being added in 1641.
This national archives site served a very important role throughout over 300 years of Korea’s history, until it was closed by the Japanese during the Japanese occupation.
Current:
Status Regional Cultural Heritage No.
88 (Designated on June 20, 1995) Closed N/A (Open all year round)
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