▲ This photo, provided by the Cultural Heritage Administration, shows South Korea's national treasure Portrait of King Taejo of Joseon. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

 

SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- Korea's major museums are gearing up to welcome visitors with diverse exhibitions in 2024, offering glimpses into history, art, and culture from home and abroad.

 

◇ National Palace Museum of Korea: Royal Heritage Unveiled

 

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the National Palace Museum of Korea will focus on royal cultural heritage. In August, the museum will unveil six wall paintings from key halls of Changdeokgung Palace, including Heejeongdang, Daejojeon, and Gyeonghunggak.

 

These murals, created around the 1920s with contributions from artists such as Kim Gyu-jin and Lee Sang-beom, are recognized for their symbolic representations of royal prosperity and authority. Among the highlights are "The Wave of Three Immortals" and "Morning Sun over the Ocean."

 

In October, the "Re:Born: Museum Conservation Science" exhibition will explore the preservation and restoration of royal artifacts, including King Taejo’s portrait and floral-patterned jars. Notably, the museum will display restored cultural properties from abroad, such as the "Ten-fold Screen of Dream of the Nine Clouds" and the "Ten-fold Screen of 100 Boys," in July.

 

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