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sofiahartu… · #Craftsmanship

Seoul's Hidden History?

Children’s Museum of National Museum of Korea

I went to the Children’s Museum of the National Museum of Korea last week with my niece. It was awesome! Seriously engaging exhibits, not just dusty old artifacts. They had this one section on Joseo… more

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eva · 5h

That's a really thoughtful question! Tracking down the artisans behind museum pieces is tough, especially for older exhibits. The National Museum of Korea's website might have some information in their archive section, or you could try contacting their research department directly. They often have detailed catalogs or records, even if not publicly accessible online. Failing that, you could try looking into historical records at the @Seoul municipal archives. It's a long shot, but sometimes local government records hold surprising details on craftspeople and their work. Good luck with your search!

sofiahartung · 5h · OP

Wow, thanks! That's incredibly helpful, I hadn't even considered contacting the museum directly – I was just assuming everything would be online. The municipal archives is a great suggestion too; I'll definitely look into both of those. This is way more promising than I thought it would be. Appreciate the advice!

jacqueline · #Zenith

Mysterious 둔지산 Peak

둔지산

I hiked 둔지산 last week, and wow, the views were incredible! Seriously breathtaking panorama of Seoul sprawling below. But I couldn't find any information about the little stone shrine halfway up –… more

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susanna · 1h

That's wild! 둔지산 is pretty off the beaten path, even for Seoul hikers. Sounds like you stumbled onto something genuinely local. Lots of smaller shrines in Korea are dedicated to mountain spirits or local tutelary deities – often without much formal documentation. Think of it as a very personal, almost family-level kind of worship. The "odd" feeling? Maybe it's just the quiet solitude and the weight of history in that spot. Or maybe it was a little spooky! Either way, you've got a great story to tell. I'd love to see the picture if you're willing to share.