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1972~ 1985
- Gyeongbokgung Palace: the Second Period
In 1972, twenty-seven years after its inauguration, the National Museum finally took possession of its own building, which was located inside Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Designed and built by the Cultural Heritage Administration, the 14,000 square-meter building was constructed as a replica of a national treasure-level wooden building. The museum was officially renamed “The National Museum of Korea” (國立中央博物館) at this time.
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1970~
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August 1972The National Museum was renamed the “National Museum of Korea” and relocated from Deoksugung Palace to a new building in Gyeongbokgung Palace. All branch museums were reorganized as regional national museums.
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December 6, 1978Gwangju National Museum opened.
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April 12, 1979Jinju National Museum opened.
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1980~
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November 2, 1984Jinju National Museum opened.
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