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The National Palace Museum of Korea Presents “Set of White Porcelain Placenta Jars and Tablet for King Sukjong” as the Curator’s Choice for SeptemberThe National Palace Museum of Korea (Director: Kim In Kyu), an affiliate of the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea, has selected the "Set of White Porcelain Placenta Jars and Tablet for King Sukjong” as its "Curator’s Choice from the Royal Treasures” for the month of September. In addition to being displayed in the Royal Rituals of the Joseon Dynasty permanent gallery on floor B1 of the museum, the set will be presented virtually in a YouTube broadcast starting September 1.* National Palace Museum of Korea YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/gogungmuseum** Cultural Heritage Administration YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chluvu The Joseon royal court established standard protocols for preserving the placenta and umbilical cord of each newly-born royal baby. It was believed that the placenta and umbilical cord (collectively known as "tae” in Korean) contributed to the growth and development of a new life and would influence the fate of the baby. The tae of future heirs to the throne was therefore carefully placed inside a set of jars and buried in an auspicious site. These jars produced for Joseon royal babies embody wishes for the newborn to lead a peaceful and successful life. The placenta jars of King Sukjong include an inner and outer jar. Lugs are attached at four points on the shoulders of both jars, and the knobs are pierced with holes to allow a string to be bound in a crossing manner and secure the lid to the body. A tablet documenting the date of the birth of King Sukjong was entombed along with the placenta jars.***Inscription on the tablet: Placenta and umbilical cord of a first son born during myosi (5?7 am) on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month in 1661 The museum may currently be accessed only in accordance with the requirements in place to reduce the potential for the spread of COVID-19. Those who are unable to visit the gallery in person can still enjoy this month’s Curator’s Choice virtually through a video with Korean and English subtitles available on the museum’s website (gogung.go.kr). Our visitors canalso see on the YouTube channels ofthe museum and of the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea.
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An Enormous Dragon-headed Roof Tile of Joseon Dynasty Found at West Coast of KoreaThe National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage (Director Kim Yeonsoo)of the Cultural Heritage Administration discovered roof tiles, ["Chuidu (鷲頭)" and "Japsang (雜像)"], which were used in decorating the royal buildings of the early Joseon Dynasty (14th-16th century) on the mudflats of Cheongpodae Beach in Taean (Woncheong-ri, Nam-myeon). Taean is located on the west coast of the Korean Peninsula. Newly discovered ornamental roof tiles* are dragon-headed Chuidu and Japsang with the shape of a man in armor (the figure of a commander). This is the first time that intact Chuidu of the early Joseon Dynasty has been excavated.* Ornamental roof tiles : roof tiles placed on the ridge which are used to show the authority and dignity of the building During the Joseon period, Chuidu and Japsang were used only on the roofs of prestigious structures such as palaces. Chuidu is a dragon-headed ornamental tile placed on both ends of the highest ridge. It was usually made of two to three parts ? top part and bottom part. Then, each part was fixed and connected with iron nails to be placed on the roof. Japsang is a tile that decorates the hips of a roof and has various types of shapes. A commander-shaped ornamental tile is placed in front of all the other Japsangs. Four pieces of relics were excavated: ▲ One piece of lower part of Chuidu reported by a local resident while clam digging (Sep. 2019) ▲ One piece of commander-shaped sculpture recovered from the site of the report (Oct. 2019) ▲ One restored Chuidu (two pieces) excavated during the survey (Jun. 2021). The commander in the sculpture (30cm in height, 22cm in maximum width) is sitting on the pedestal, wearing armor and gently resting his hands on his knees. The shape of the commander is vibrant and the scales of the armor are expressed delicately. The shape and the techniques used were the same as those of the commander-shaped ornament of the early Joseon period, which was excavated at "Gyeongbokgung Palace (景福宮)” and "Yangju Hoeamsa Temple Site (揚州檜巖寺址)” Chuidu (103cm in height, 83cm in maximum width) is in shape of head of a big dragon staring fiercely with its mouth wide open. A small dragon is on its head and spiral patterns are engraved on it. Its face is three-dimensional and realistic with dignity. In addition, the vibrancy is delivered from the motion of the dragon and the scales, mane, and wrinkles of the dragon is expressed sophisticatedly. Chuidu has the same shape and pattern with the one used in Sungryemun Gate*, which was destroyed by fire in 2008. * Sungryemun Gate (崇禮門) :?the 7th year of King "Taejo(太祖’)’s” reign(1398): completed ?the 29th year of King "Sejong(世宗)’s” reign(1447): reconstructed?the 10th year of King "Seongjong(成宗)’s” reign(1479): massively renovated The tiles were made at Waseo in Seoul and they were transported to the other areas where the royal buildings were. A ship carrying the tiles to three provinces, Chungcheong-do, Jeolla-do, and Gyeongsang-do, is believed to have sunk in waters of Taean. According to 『Gyeonggukdaejeon National Code*』, Waseo* consisted of 40 Wajang (tile master craftsman) and four Japsangjang (Japsang master craftsman). * Gyeonggukdaejeon National Code (經國大典) : the compendium of basic statutes of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) which were completed in 1485 (the 16th year of King Seongjong’s reign) providing the basic platform of state administration throughout the Joseon Dynasty* Waseo (瓦署) : the government office responsible for the manufacturing and supply of roof tiles and bricks for the royal family during the Joseon Dynasty Chuidu and Japsang, the newly discovered artifacts from the mudflats of Cheongpodae Beach will be unveiled to the public at the Taean Maritime Museum (8.31~9.5). The National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage(NRIMCH) is the only institute in charge of excavation, preservation, and exhibition of maritime cultural heritage of Korea. NRIMCH will continue the investigation by expanding the area around the site where Chuidu was found. It is expected to obtain abundant information on the ornamental roof tiles of the early Joseon Dynasty with continuous efforts, which had been remained blank until now. Furthermore, survey on the background of the artifacts found in Taean will be conducted as well as the study of the area where the artifacts should have been used.
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Rollic Surpasses 1 Billion Total Downloads WorldwideRollic, a subsidiary of Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, announced today a studio milestone of surpassing 1 billion downloads across its diverse portfolio of hyper-casual games. As one of the largest hyper-casual publishers in the world, Rollic has created a unique development process that leverages data insights and rigorous testing to repeatedly design and publish hit hyper-casual titles. Rollic’s process generates universally fun game concepts that resonate in pop culture and quickly spread on leading social media networks like TikTok. Rollic’s fast-growing portfolio includes 15 titles that have reached the #1 or #2 top free downloaded games position in the U.S. App Store. Breakout hits Hair Challenge, High Heels! and Tangle Master 3D have each generated over 100 million downloads worldwide. Rollic’s recently released title Queen Bee reached the #1 top free downloaded game position in the U.S. App Store in June, and Arrow Fest has risen to the #2 top free downloaded game position in the U.S. App Store since launching in June. High Heels! integrated a first-of-its-kind partnership with Kenneth Cole in June, debuting the iconic designer’s PRIDE 2021 collection in-game to celebrate diversity and raise awareness for the Mental Health Coalition. "We are blown away by Rollic’s performance so far this year,” said Bernard Kim, Zynga’s President of Publishing. "Rollic is a unique publisher that is able to repeatedly publish games that surprise and delight players. They have invented a fresh approach to development that results in simple yet deeply engaging games with universal appeal.” "I am immensely proud of the Rollic team for this momentous achievement. This milestone highlights Rollic’s ability to merge the art and science of game creation to develop titles that resonate with players from all walks of life,” said Burak Vardal, Co-Founder of Rollic. "By constantly improving our understanding of what today’s players seek, and creating hundreds of new game concepts each quarter, we are able to deliver fun and authentic titles that succeed in entertaining millions worldwide.” Zynga acquired Rollic in October 2020, marking Zynga’s entry into hyper-casual. Founded in 2018 by Burak Vardal, Deniz Basaran and Mehmet Can Yavuz, Rollic has quickly established itself as a leader in the category with its innovative development process and exciting portfolio of hyper-casual games. Rollic’s games are available for iOS and Android devices in over 175 countries around the world. To view supporting assets for Rollic and its games, please click here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/97plhmo4vnycx2c/AACrCuPm0jpAs8YDrynzz2sta?dl=0 About Zynga Inc. Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games. With massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, Zynga has a diverse portfolio of popular game franchises that have been downloaded more than four billion times on mobile, including CSR Racing™, Empires & Puzzles™, Hair Challenge™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, High Heels!™, Merge Dragons!™, Merge Magic!™, Queen Bee™, Toon Blast™, Toy Blast™, Words With Friends™ and Zynga Poker™. With Chartboost, a leading mobile advertising and monetization platform, Zynga is an industry-leading next-generation platform with the ability to optimize programmatic advertising and yields at scale. Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or the Zynga blog. About Rollic Founded in December 2018, Rollic is an Istanbul-based game developer and publisher, focused on free-to-play hyper-casual games for iOS and Android. Games released by Rollic include Arrow Fest, Blob Runner 3D, Block Breaker Miner, Go Knots 3D, Hair Challenge, High Heels!, Onnect - Pair Matching Puzzle, Queen Bee, Ragdoll Fighter and Tangle Master 3D. Rollic is committed to producing massively appealing global titles while building a thriving developer ecosystem in the gaming industry. Rollic was acquired by Zynga, a global leader in interactive entertainment, in October 2020. For more information, visit www.rollicgames.com or follow Rollic on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter or the Rollic blog. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210805005074/en/
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An Invitation to Enjoy New Paintings on Display at the National Palace Museum of KoreaThe National Palace Museum of Korea (Director: Kim Dong-Young), an affiliate of the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea, will be welcoming visitors to its Paintings and Calligraphy of the Joseon Royal Court gallery (first basement floor). It has been renewed for the second half of the year and the displays have been completely refreshed. A total of seven paintings will be newly presented, including examples of folding screens on the traditional themes of the Han Palace, Guo Ziyi’s enjoyment-of-life banquet, and books and scholar’s accoutrements. The exhibition offers an opportunity to enjoy all five paintings of the Han Palace in the collection of the museum. This theme of painting, which presents an imaginary palace with Chinese-style buildings, emerged in the late Joseon Dynasty and carries the meaning of wishing for the longevity, happiness, and wealth of the royal court. A total of ten examples survives in Korea, and half of them are in the National Palace Museum of Korea. A folding screen of the Han Palace is typically characterized by a peaceful atmosphere created through a harmony between fantastical palace buildings and a mystical landscape. Each of the five examples in the museum collection reflects distinct characteristics. One is particularly worthy of note in that it is executed with a number of techniques borrowed from Western-style painting and features an unusual composition with an exquisite exotic landscape. Also on display are examples on the theme of books and scholar’s accoutrements, which make up a major component of the museum’s collection, and a folding screen depicting Guo Ziyi’s enjoyment-of-life banquet that was newly acquired in 2021. Folding screens of books and scholar’s accoutrements were a type of royal decorative painting depicting a scholar’s study with tall shelves loaded with books. Folding screens on Guo Ziyi’s enjoyment-of-life banquet depict a birthday celebration held for the renowned Tang Chinese general Guo Ziyi, who was considered to have led an exceptionally blissful life. On the occasion of reopening the gallery, the National Palace Museum of Korea will provide free mobile phone wallpaper that features a notable scene from the Folding Screen of the Han Palace. Visitors can carry away this image to appreciate and enjoy at their leisure. *Homepage: https://www.gogung.go.kr/perm.do?pLng=en&viewName=perm08 The National Palace Museum of Korea is meticulously operating all its galleries in full compliance with the requirements in place to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19, including facial mask detection and body temperature monitoring. The National Palace Museum of Korea will continue to refine its galleries and provide visitors with more pleasant environments.
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"Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats" UNESCO’s World Heritage ListThe "Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats" property has been successfully inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The World Heritage Committee decided to enter these tidal flats in the southwest of the Korean Peninsula onto the World Heritage List on the evening of July 26 local time at its 44th session(which was held online). It now joins the 14 other World Heritage Sites located in the Republic of Korea. The Getbol is a serial property comprised of four components sites spanning five municipal governments: the Seocheon Getbol (Seocheon County in Chungcheongnam-do Province), Gochang Getbol (Gochang County in Jeollabuk-do Province), Sinan Getbol (Sinan County in Jeollanam-do Province), and Boseong-Suncheon Getbol (Boseong County and Suncheon City in Jeollanam-do Province). The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), one of the advisory bodies to the World Heritage Committee responsible for examining natural heritage properties, released its evaluation report on the Getbol this past May. In it, the IUCN recognized the global significance of the Getbol for its contribution to biodiversity, but deferred recommending nomination prior to a major revision that would include the addition of further areas to both the property and its buffer zone. For its part, the World Heritage Committee elected to inscribe the Getbol on the World Heritage List in recognition of its irreplaceable role in biodiversity conservation. The committee members recognized the Outstanding Universal Value of the Getbol as one of the world's most important stopover sites for migratory birds. While deciding on the inscription, the World Heritage Committee recommended that the State Party submit an additional nomination including further areas and prepare an integrated management system, both for consideration at the 48th session of the committee. It additionally suggested ongoing close cooperation with the international community regarding the protection of threatened migratory birds. The Cultural Heritage Administration is fully committed to the timely implementation of these recommendations while making its best efforts to ensure that measures for the conservation of nature coexist in harmony with local needs for appropriate development. FOUR SOUTHWEST TIDAL FLATS ENTERED ONTO THE WORLD HERITAGE LIST
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The Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 Coming Soon - Tokyo to Accept Media Registrations for the Tokyo Media CenterWith the Olympic Games just around the corner, Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko sent a video message to the world's media inviting them to the Tokyo Media Center (TMC) provided by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. TMC offers services not only for members of the press coming to Tokyo but also those working from their home countries, a great opportunity to cover the Games and the City online no matter how far away. Registration is required for full use of member services. Do not miss the opportunity to receive regular full online updates about what’s happening in Tokyo during the Games! Find the video invitation form Koike Yuriko, the Governor of Tokyo at https://tokyo.mediacenter.jp/about/ Register Now! 1) Access TMC’s registration page at https://tokyo.mediacenter.jp/?modal=register 2) Submit your name and email for Account Registration. 3) Register your ID and proof of employment with the Accreditation Application at https://tokyo.mediacenter.jp/login/ Benefits of TMC Online Service 1) TMC Web will be your home for various information during the Games, including photos, videos, data regarding Tokyo and more. 2) TMC Newsletters will update you twice a day with what’s happening in Tokyo during the Games. 3) TMC Briefings will live-stream daily briefings from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. You can cast questions to the officials. They are scheduled from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm, Japan Standard Time (JST), from July 23 to August 8 and from August 24 to September 5, 2021. 4) TMC Talks will video-stream daily live presentations and recorded messages by Governor Koike and/or global leaders from various fields such as sports, culture and urban development. The main theme will be the future of Tokyo. You can cast questions to speakers via online tools. More details about TMC Talks will be announced soon. They are scheduled from 2:00 pm to 2:40 pm, JST, from July 21 to August 8 and from August 23 to September 5, 2021. 5) TMC Online Concierge will answer your questions and provide consultations about Tokyo-related coverage and photography. It will be available between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm, JST, from July 21 to August 8 and from August 23 to September 5, 2021. We are looking forward to serving you soon! About the Tokyo Media Center (TMC) The Tokyo Media Center (TMC) has been set up by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to serve as a media coverage base for domestic and international media during the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. TMC provides information related to the host city Tokyo as well as the Tokyo 2020 Games. It is totally separate from the Main Press Centre (MPC) and International Broadcast Centre (IBC), which are operated by the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee. Website URL: https://tokyo.mediacenter.jp/ Facilities Date and Time of Opening: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 to Monday, August 9, 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, JST Monday, August 23, 2021 to Sunday, September 5, 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, JST * A pre-opening is scheduled on Monday, July 19 and Tuesday, July 20. The details will be announced separately. Access: Tokyo Sports Square, 2nd and 3rd Floor (address: Marunouchi 3-8-3, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) 1 minute walk from JR Yurakucho Station and Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Station Services: Workspace and lounge Approximately 120 seats available to create a work environment for journalists. A drink corner offering refreshments will also be provided. Information Desk Staff will respond to inquiries regarding facilities usage. Upon first entrance, guests will receive a media kit which includes complimentary Tokyo-related giveaways. Japan Showcase The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) will have booths to promote Japan’s various regions and traditional culture. Japanese Liquors Booth The National Tax Agency (NTA) will have a booth to introduce Japanese liquors. Internet Connection Wi-fi available for use by registered members. * Detailed information such as COVID-19 countermeasures and how to enter the facilities will be periodically updated on the TMC website and TMC Briefings. TOKYO UPDATES Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) launched a new media platform to show the world the ever-changing face of Tokyo now and the future in May 2021. This platform features content such as articles which focus on the attractions of Tokyo and the people who live, study, and work in the city. Please be sure to check it out. URL: https://www.tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/ View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210706005509/en/ 언론연락처: Tokyo Metropolitan Government About Media Center Registration Tokyo Media Center Management Office Other Inquiries Regarding the TMC Tokyo 2020 Media Center, Policy Coordination Section, Policy Coordination Division, Office of the Governor for Policy Planning, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
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Special Exhibition Peonies: Flowers of Peace and Prosperity to open at the National Palace Museum of KoreaThe National Palace Museum of Korea(Director Kim, Dong-Young)of the Cultural Heritage Administration holds a special exhibition under the title Peonies: Flowers of Peace and Prosperity, from July 7th to October 31st,. The theme of the exhibition is peonies, embedded in the culture of the Joseon royal court. One of the highlights of this exhibition is a hwarot, a type of bridal gown, which had been housed in Changdeokgung Palace and will be presented to the public for the very first time. Also,a large number of folding screens of peonies will greet the visitors. Special efforts have been made to enchant the visitors with what they see, smell and hear at the exhibition . Ritual objects and everyday items at theroyal palaces, including clothing, vessels , and furniture, were commonly adornedwith peony designs. This exhibition sheds light on how the Joseon royal court enjoyed peonies as plants and designs and what these flowers symbolized. The special exhibition Peonies : Flowers of Peace and Prosperityconsists of three sections. ▲ Section I ‘Growing and Enjoying Peonies’, ▲ SectionII ‘Blooming Peonies in Designs’and ▲ SectionIII ‘Peonies Embodying Wishes for a Peaceful Royal Court and a Prosperous Dynasty’. Section I,‘Growing and Enjoying Peonies’explores the tradition of cultivating, appreciating, and paintingpeonies. The exhibition hall is decorated as a garden with visual effects and flower decorations. Visitors will enjoy representative artworks from the 18-19th century such as the works of Heo Ryeon (1808?1892) and Nam Gye-u (1811?1890), as they walk through the garden, welcomedby a gentle breeze carrying a subtle floral fragrance developed from the fresh peoniesthat bloom in Changdeokgung Palace and entertained by the sounds of chirping birds and falling raindrops. ▲ SectionII,‘Blooming Peonies in Designs’presents a variety of objects bearing peony designs that decorated the royal court andexplores the meaning carried by each piece. These designs not only served a simple decorative function, but also carriedsymbolic implications.The Joseon royal court enjoyed using peonies,which symbolize wealth and honor, as decorative designsand hoped for prosperity and abundance for the Joseon royal family. The peony designs were used in various objects including mother-of-pearl inlayed furniture, box decoratedwith painted ox-horn plate, white porcelain jar in underglaze cobalt-blue and other embroidered objects.The most dramatic display of its use can be found in royal marital items, including traditional royal wedding dresses, or thehwarot (bridal robe), the royal palanquin and other marital ceremony items. There are two hwarots on display at this exhibition and one of them is the hwarot worn by Princess Bokon (1818~1832), the second daughter of King Sunjo, on her wedding day. This is the only hwarotwhose wearer and date of making are known. The other exhibited hwarot is a traditional piece from Changdeokgung Palace. In the process of preserving the dress, it was found that the paper padding used to shape the gown is actually repurposed test papersfrom a civil service exam held in 1880. The hwarots will meet the public for the first time through this exhibition. The exhibition space in Section II is divided into two, using a glass wall, to achieve both the separation of space and visual continuity. This helps to better showcase the diverse types and the wide range of objects on display. The front area of the exhibition hall is designed to appear as if visitors were inside one of therooms in thepalace. Furniture and accessoriesare arranged enclosed by walls incorporating the traditional lattice doorsof palace architecture and are caressed by the lighting falling from the ceiling.The royal marital items are displayed along with a media art installation utilizing diversemotifs from hwarot that is replete with embroideredfloral designs, including peonies. It aims at conveying the wishes for good fortuneembodied in the designs to all the visitors. ▲ SectionIII, ‘Peonies Embodying Wishes for a Peaceful Royal Court and a Prosperous Dynasty’highlights peonies as they were used in funeral ceremonies and rituals to honor the ancestors in the royal court. The exhibition introduces how the peony design was used in the different stages of royal funeral rites, in the royal protocols, chair for laying a spirit tablet, palanquin for transporting a spirit tablet, incense burner and the folding screen with peonies. The highlight of Section III, no doubt, is the folding screen with peonies, which was used throughout the entire stage of a funeral rite, baring wishes for peace and prosperity for the royal court. The exhibition space is surrounded by folding screens withpeonies, which are placed much closer to the glass walls, so that the visitors can see the details up close. Towards the end of Section III, a space depicting a shrine has been set up, where the ancestral rituals honoring the deceased kings with royal portraitswere held. The folding screens with peony designs, incense burners, royal chair for laying a spirit tablet and royal protocols are arranged together to help visitors better understand the special relationship between the peonies and the ancestral rites of the royal court. Visitors must make on-line reservations or register off-line to see the special exhibition at the National Palace Museum. The number of daily visitors from both on-line and off-line registration may not exceed 100 persons per hour and a total of 1000 persons per day, due to COVID 19. Also, please note the following. ▲ No group tours are allowed. ▲ All visitors must wear a mask and check their temperature upon entry to the museum. ▲ All visitors must follow the designated route for viewing the exhibition. Just as theJoseon royal court wished for peace and prosperity through the beautiful peonies, the special exhibitionPeonies: Flowers of Peace and Prosperity, by the National Palace Museum of the Cultural Heritage Administration, carries the hopethat we will soon regain our peaceful and beautiful life, overcoming the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic.
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Confirmation of the Ancient Aristocratic Tomb During the Sabi Period of Baekje that Has Not Been RobbedThe Buyeo National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage (Director of Research Institute Hwang Yin Ho), with the discovery and report of a Baekje stone chamber tomb with a corridor(橫穴式 石室墓) that has not been robbed, accordingly commenced an emergency excavation.* Excavation Site: San1-6, Eungpyeong-ri, Chochon-myeon, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do The region of Eungpyeong-ri, Buyeo has a distribution of many ancient tombs from during the Sabi Period of Baekje, and thus is assumed to have been the strongpoint at the eastern border of Sabi Capital City. This ancient tomb was discovered due to the ceiling stones being partially damaged while readjusting fields, and when looking in the coffin, materials including human remains (skulls) remained rather intact, and there were no signs of robbery as well. Therefore, after an intimate negotiation process with the Cultural Heritage Administration, Buyeo-gun and the landowner, and as a part of affirmative administration, The Buyeo National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage conducted an emergency excavation. Research showed that the ancient tomb is a stone chamber tomb with a corridor, and the remaining state is very good overall. The structure consists of the main chamber (玄室) where the corpse is placed, the tomb entrance passage (羨道), and the grave entrance (墓道), with the tomb entrance passage being at the right side of the main chamber. The size of the main chamber is 220 in length, 110cm in width, and 115cm in height while the section shape is hexagonal. Also, The rocks used in the stone chamber tombs, they used well-trimmed, large stone slabs to construct them. This is a typical type of stone chamber tomb that was popular during the Sabi Period of Baekje.* main chamber (玄室): the room where the corpse is placed* tomb entrance passage (羨道): the road leading from the tomb entrance to the room where the corpse is placed* grave entrance (墓道): the road leading from the grave entrance to the room where the corpse is placed Inside there were 2 specimens of human remains, 1 gilt bronze earring, and wooden coffin components such as rings of coffin, etc. Gilt bronze earrings are important materials that can track the buried person’s rank, grade and status and they were found in both Ancient Tombs in Neung An Gol, and the Ancient Tombs in Yeomchang-ri, which are estimated to be from the aristocracy tombs of Buyeo. Also, the 2 specimens of human remains and the traces of primary and secondary digging found on the ground level of the grave entrance are important materials showing the additional burials (追加葬), a burial rite of that time. The gathered human remains will undergo joint research by experts of archeology, forensic anthropology, genetics, biochemistry, to analyze the buried people‘s sex, age, and time of death. This will allow the recreation of the person‘s social standing in the Baekje era. The wooden coffin is to be restored based on the wooden coffin components that have been discovered as well to clarify the burial customs such as coffin placement, hearse transport, etc. The Buyeo National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage plans to work with Buyeo-gun to establish a continuous collaboration structure for the preservation and utilization of not only main historical sites but buried cultural heritages found irregularly, and thus implement a cultural heritage emergency investigation that the citizens can sense quickly. <현실 내부 인골과 유물 노출 현황>
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"International Conference on “Shedding New Light on the Bronze Age in the Honam Region”The Naju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage (chaired by Lee Eun-seok), the Wanju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage (chaired by Yu Jae-eun), and the Society for Korean Bronze Culture (chaired by Kim Gwon-gu) will jointly hold the international conference titled Shedding New Light on the Bronze Age in the Honam Region at the main lecture hall of the Naju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, on June 17 - 18, 2021. The Honam region (southwestern region of Korea) is an important repository of artifacts dating from the Bronze Age. In particular, the region is home to 22,000 dolmens, the most emblematic relics of the Bronze Age, accounting for around 66% of all dolmens distributed across Korea. This international conference will share the latest research achievements on the Bronze Age in the Honam region with the aim of stimulating further research on Bronze Age culture. The conference will be held for two days and consist of five chapters comprising oral presentations, video presentations, and a comprehensive discussion. On the first day (June 17), the first chapter will begin with a keynote lecture by Professor Kim Seung-og (Chonbuk National University) on The Trends and Characteristics of the Bronze Age Culture in the Honam Region and Associated Issues. The rest of the chapter will focus on the Bronze Age culture in the Yeongsangang River basin, with presentations on the following topics: Bronze Age culture in the Yeongsangang River basin (Kim Gyu-joung, Jeonbuk Cultural Property Research Institute); residential distribution patterns of the Bronze Age in the Yeongsangang River basin (Lee Jae-earn, Jeonnam Cultural Property Research Center); and the characteristics and locality of dolmens in the Yeongsangang River basin (Lee Dong-gon, Naju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage). The second chapter will focus on the Bronze Age culture in the Mangyeonggang River basin, with presentations on the Bronze Age culture in the Mangyeonggang River basin (Lee Jong-cheol, Chonbuk National University Museum); the residential nature and characteristics of the Bronze Age in the Mangyeonggang River basin (Jeong Da-woon, Wanju County Office); and the current status and characteristics of Bronze Age tombs in the Mangyeonggang River basin (Song A-reum, Buyeo National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage). The third chapter will focus on the Bronze Age culture in the Seomjingang River and Tamjingang River Basins, with presentations on the development of the Bronze Age culture in the Seomjingang River and Tamjingang River basins (Hwang Jae-hoon, Chungnam National University); residential patterns of the Bronze Age in the Seomjingang River and Tamjingang River basins (Kim Jin-hwan, Haewon Cultural Heritage Research Institute); and the characteristics and locality of dolmens in the Seomjingang River and Tamjingang River basins (Kang Dong-seok, National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage). On the second day (June 18), the fourth chapter will focus on the Honam region’s early Iron Age culture, with presentations on the early Iron Age culture in the Honam region (Han Su-young, Honam Cultural Property Research Center); dwellings and graves of the early Iron Age culture in the Jeollanam-do region (Kim Jin-young, Ancient Cultural Property Research Institute); and the characteristics and locality of relics of the early Iron Age culture in the Jeollabuk-do region (Jung Su-ock, Cultural Heritage Administration). The fifth and final chapter will consist of the following video presentations on the theme of agriculture of the Bronze Age in China, Japan, and the Honam region: the origins of rice cultivation based on Chinese archaeology studies and changes in the perception of Chinese civilization (Zheng Yun Fei, Zhejiang Civilization and Archaeology Research Institute, China); and the Bronze Age culture in Japan and the Honam region (Miyazato Osamu, Kochi University, Japan). The presentations will be followed by a comprehensive discussion based on the fifteen subjects presented at the conference. The discussion will be chaired by Professor Lee Chung-kyu of Yeungnam University, with the participation of Yun Ho-pil (Sangju Museum), Cheon Seon-haeng (Jeolla Cultural Heritage Research Institute), Lee Dong-hee (Inje University), Jo Jin-seon (Chonnam National University) and Kim Gwon-gu (Keimyung University). In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the number of attendees at the conference will be limited to a maximum of 50 persons with advance reservations. The contents of the conference will be streamed live on the YouTube channel of the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage. To ensure that the conference proceeds smoothly, the organizers will observe the COVID-19 prevention guidelines by disinfecting the venue, checking the body temperature of the attendees, installing hand sanitizers, insisting on the use of masks, and assigning a specific seat to each participant. * YouTube channel of the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_Yx4eJEZ2E The Naju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and the Wanju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage plan to organize diverse events in the future to allow domestic and international researchers to discuss the Bronze Age culture from a wide range of perspectives and share research achievements with academic circles and the general public.
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MAKGEOLLI MAKING AND SHARING DESIGNATED AS NATIONAL INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGEThe Cultural Heritage Administration has a new listing on the national intangible heritage list: the traditional Korean alcoholic beverage makgeolli and its associated culture. It incorporates the skill of making this milky and lightly effervescent rice wine and the cultural practices associated with its sharing. Makgeolli is conventionally brewed by cooking rice, mixing it with water and nuruk (a fermentation starter which contains sacchrogenic enzymes and natural yeast), and running the mash through a sieve after a few days of fermentation. ‘Mak’ in makgeolli means ‘right now,’ ‘just then’ and ‘geolli’ mean ‘to filter.’ Not only is the word pure Korean, but the name itself reveals the method of making the beverage and its characteristics. Makgeolli is an alcoholic beverage made from rice or other grains that is purported to date back to the introduction of farming on the Korean Peninsula. Histories on the Three Kingdoms period, such as Samguk sagi (History of the Three Kingdoms) and Samguk yusa (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms) include terms such as mion, jiju, and ryoye that presumably refer to what is known as makgeolli today. Baekju and other terms purported to denote makgeolli appear in Dongguk isanggukjip (Collection of Works by Minister Yi of the Eastern State) and other literary compilations from the Goryeo Dynasty. Books from the Joseon period, such as the novel Chunhyangjeon (The Story of Chunhyang) and the encyclopedia Gwangjaemulbo (Information on Comprehensive Things) contain mentions of mok-geolli or mak-geolli. Joseon-era cookbooks such as Gyuhap chongseo and Eumsik dimibang contain alcoholic beverages that would have been enjoyed as a cloudy makgeolli. Makgeolli can be made easily and at low cost simply with rice and the fermentation starter nuruk. As a result, it was easily affordable, and it became the alcohol that soothes the sorrows of ordinary people. Makgeolli quenched the thirst of farmers throughout the working season. Korean farm laborers used to say, "If it all pays the same, I'd rather offer a hand to the farmhouse serving the most delicious makgeolli." As a result, it was easily affordable, and it became the alcohol that soothes the sorrows of ordinary people. Makgeolli was also an indispensable element in ritual ceremonies and celebrations or mourning. Many traditions featuring makgeolli as a ritual drink have been transmitted to the present. The milky rice wine is still presented as an offering in diverse modern ceremonies commemorating, for example, the completion of a building, purchase of a new car, or opening of shops. A popular drink widely consumed nationwide, makgeolli was one of the fermented foods made by individual households up to the end of the Joseon era. Along with other definitive Korean fermented foods such as kimchi and soybean-based sauces, makgeolli was brewed in individual households, meaning a distinctive taste could be passed down in each one. Starting in the 20th century, makgeolli production gradually switched to commercial breweries and the ingredients underwent a natural course of change. Makgeolli has evolved as it adapted to sociocultural conditions. The popularity of this traditional Korean rice wine has surged since 2000s. There is also a growing number of people brewing their own these days. (As the liquor tax law strengthened during the Japanese colonial period, homemade alcohol became a crackdown target as moonshine. From 1995, the manufacture of homemade alcohol for self-consumption was legalized.) In a nutshell, the tradition of making and sharing makgeolli has been evaluated as worth entry onto the national intangible heritage list for the following reasons: its transmission across the Korean Peninsula for eons; its historicity supported by documents; it serves as an interesting subject of study in diverse academic fields such as history, food sciences, and folklore studies; its association with a wide range of farmers' songs, folkloric sayings, and literary works, contributing to deepening the understanding of Korean culture; exhibiting distinctive local characteristics based on the makgeolli breweries dispersed across the country; and the fact that it is actively practiced today by diverse communities such as local breweries, research organizations, and individual families. As a form of popular culture, this element will be designated as National Intangible Cultural Heritage without the usual recognition of its holders. There are 12 elements on the national intangible heritage list (including kimchi making and traditional sauce making) that have been so registered without recognized holders. The designation of makgeolli making and sharing as National Intangible Cultural Heritage is particularly meaningful as its impetus came from a public proposal. In 2019 the Cultural Heritage Administration made a widespread call for candidates for the national intangible heritage list by organizing a public contest and through the established online channel for civil petitions. It is the first case of the listing of an intangible heritage element initiated by civic participation. This makgeolli case was awarded a Prime Minister's Prize as an outstanding example of serving the public interest. To celebrate the designation of ‘Makgeolli’ the Cultural Heritage Administration will host a commemoration event on June 26th (Sat) at 5 pm at Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, Suwon City, Gyeonggi-do, co-hosted with the Korean Makgeolli Association, Korean Traditional Liquor Manufacturers Association. In addition, the Korean Makgeolli Association, Korean Traditional Liquor Manufacturers Association will run brewery tours and hands-on makgeolli making programs for two days on June 26-27(Sat-Sun) in 26 makgeolli breweries across the country. Anyone interested in makgeolli can sign up on a first-come, first-served basis. The details can be found on the 'K-Intangible Heritage' Instagram page.* 'K-Intangible Heritage' page: Instagram (instagram.com/k_intangible_heritage_u)
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