Rare Joseon-era map returns home from Japan
A rare map of the Korean Peninsula from the 19th century has been returned to Korea from Japan. The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) on Thursday unveiled “Daedongyeojido,” which was previously owned by a Japanese collector. Officials of the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation flew to the country to check the condition of the relic and negotiate a deal for its return.
South Korea Soult Ukpyolsi Kwak Yeon Soo Mount Paektu National Palace Museum Of Korea Courtesy Of Cultural Heritage Administration
Source: koreatimes.co.kr