National Palace Museum exhibition sheds light on military rituals of Joseon
Posted : 2021-03-09 13:57
Updated : 2021-03-10 09:49 Installation view of Military Protocol: Symbol of the Military in the Joseon Dynasty exhibition at the National Palace Museum of Korea / Courtesy of National Palace Museum of Korea
By Kwon Mee-yoo
The 1392-1910 Joseon Kingdom is known as a country of scholars, governed by Confucian scholar-officials. However, the monarchy was in fact operated based on a delicate balance between officials and military top brass.
Titled Military Rituals ― Symbol of the Joseon Dynasty s Military Power, an exhibition at the National Palace Museum of Korea, located next to the Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul, sheds light on how Joseon was governed not only by civil officials, but also through military power, which was displayed through various rituals.
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