Gyeonggukdaejeon Gwon1∼3

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.2170

Category

Books & Records

Era

조선 16세기

Designated year

2022

Location

서초구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 서초구 반포대로 201 (반포동, 국립중앙도서관)

Coordinates

37.497423, 127.003228Kakao address conversion

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The Gyeonguk Daejeon represents Joseon Korea's most fundamental legal code establishing the governmental structure and administrative principles governing the kingdom. In 1455, King Sejo commissioned Choe Hang, No Sa-sin, and Seo Geo-jeong to undertake compilation of this comprehensive legal framework. Following multiple phases of textual revision and substantive supplements, the definitive 'Eulsa Daejeon' version achieved completion in 1485. Throughout the subsequent centuries of Joseon history extending until the dynasty's ultimate conclusion, the Gyeonguk Daejeon remained the primary governing legal statute without fundamental textual amendments to its provisions. Therefore, this work constitutes indispensable research documentation for comprehensive understanding of early Joseon legal systems and governmental administration procedures. The 1485 initial printing utilizing early-cast metallic type characters alongside subsequent printings employing mixed-type combinations represent bibliographically rare surviving editions. The National Central Library's collection comprises the 16th-century mid-period mixed-type printing specimen representing sections addressing government administration, household affairs management, and ceremonial procedures. These volumes correspond with Suwon Hwaseong Museum holdings to comprise complete documentary sets. As the earliest confirmed Eulsa Daejeon printing example, this represents singular significance for domestic collectors and scholars. The National Central Library's Gyeonguk Daejeon volumes maintain established transmission tradition from previously-designated treasure specimens while sustaining exceptional scholarly and historical research value.

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