국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Complete Code of National Governance
  • Exhibition Name

    Gyeongguk daejeon(Great Code of National Governance)

  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Paper

  • Category

    life in society - social system - others

  • Dimensions

    33.6x21.9cm

  • Accession Number

    Gu 2647

  • Location

    Joseon I

Gyeongguk Daejeon, or Complete Code of National Governance, is the official law book of the Joseon Dynasty, containing 319 provisions that formed the legal foundation of the society. The Complete Code of National Governance is divided into six codes for the six Joseon ministries: Personnel, Taxation, Rites, Military Affairs, Justice, and Public Works.