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Ilseongnok (Daily Records of the Royal Court and Important Officials)

일성록 ( 日省錄 )

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Classification National Treasure
Name of Cultural Properties Ilseongnok (Daily Records of the Royal Court and Important Officials)
Quantity 2,329 books
Designated Date 1973.12.31
Age Late Joseon (1760-1910)
Address Seoul National University Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies, #103, 1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

This is the original manuscript of the journals written from January 1760 (36th year of King Yeongjo of Joseon) to August 1910 (the 4th year of Yunghi, or King Sunjong, the last king of Joseon). These journals were presumably initiated from Jonhyeongakilgi written throughout the years of King Jeongjo while he was a crown prince and after he was enthroned. The whole set of volumes amounting to 2,329 pages survived, though the records for a period 21 months are missing. These journals are invaluable because they supplement Joseon Wangjo Sillok (Annals of the Joseon Dynasty) and offer even more interesting details to study the late Joseon Dynasty.