Joseon Dynasty

17 artifacts · 1377 CE – 1796 CE · architecture (7) · artifact (3) · people (3) · battle (2) · spiritual (1) · art (1)

The Joseon Dynasty ushered in a golden age of Korean culture, marked by innovations in governance, Confucian philosophy, and unique artistic expressions. This hall presents key artifacts, from the elegant forms of Joseon white porcelain to the revolutionary Hangul script, showcasing the era's profound impact on Korean identity.

The Collection

• Jikji — 1377 CE · artifact
• Jongmyo — 1394 CE · architecture
• Gyeongbokgung — 1395 CE · architecture
• Sejong the Great — 1397 CE · people
• Korean Confucianism — 1400 CE · spiritual
• Changdeokgung — 1405 CE · architecture
• Hangul — 1443 CE · artifact
• Joseon white porcelain — 1450 CE · art
• Changgyeonggung — 1483 CE · architecture
• Yi I — 1536 CE · people
• Yi Sun-sin — 1545 CE · people
• Battle of Hansan Island — 1592 CE · battle
• turtle ship — 1592 CE · artifact
• Deoksugung — 1593 CE · architecture
• Battle of Myeongnyang — 1597 CE · battle
• Namhansanseong — 1624 CE · architecture
• Hwaseong Fortress — 1796 CE · architecture