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  2. National Museum of Korea - Wikipedia

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    The National Museum of Korea (Korean: 국립중앙박물관) is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea. Since its establishment in 1945, [2] the museum has been committed to various studies and research activities in the fields of archaeology, history, and art, continuously developing a variety of exhibitions and education programs.

  3. Gilt-bronze Maitreya in Meditation (National Treasure No. 78)

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    Now part of the collection of the National Museum of Korea, it was designated as the 78th national treasure of Korea. [2] The statue is 83.2 centimeters in height. It was cast from bronze and gilded, probably in the middle or late 6th century.

  4. Gyeongcheonsa Pagoda - Wikipedia

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    During the Japanese occupation of Korea, in 1907 the pagoda was taken to Japan. In 1918, the pagoda was returned and placed on the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace. Today, the pagoda stands in one of the main halls of the National Museum of Korea.

  5. Crowns of Silla - Wikipedia

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    The Gold crown from Hwangnamdaechong (Korean: 황남대총 북분 금관; Hanja: 皇南大塚北墳金冠; RR: Hwangnamdaechong bukbun geumgwan) is currently housed in the National Museum of Korea and is one of the most popular exhibits there, along with the two Bangasayusang. It is a National Treasure of Korea and was named as one on December ...

  6. History of Korea - Wikipedia

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    Balhae stele at the National Museum of Korea. Balhae was founded only thirty years after Goguryeo had fallen, in 698. It was founded in the northern part of former lands of Goguryeo by Dae Jo-yeong, a former Goguryeo general [152] [153] or chief of Sumo Mohe.

  7. 15 fascinating facts about North Korea - AOL

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    There are some strange statistics and fun facts that lend perspective to the Hermit Kingdom.

  8. National Museum of Korean Contemporary History - Wikipedia

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    The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History (Korean: 대한민국역사박물관), opened on December 26, 2012, is dedicated to researching, preserving, and exhibiting the modern and contemporary history of South Korea. The museum features four permanent exhibition halls which cover the period from the late 19th century to the present ...

  9. List of museums in South Korea - Wikipedia

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    National Agricultural Museum of Korea Suwon, Gyeonggi Province https://namuk.or.kr: ... Gyeryongsan Natural History Museum: krnamu.or.kr Gwangju Art Museum: