Heojun Museum () is a municipal museum in
Gayang 2-dong,
Gangseo District, Seoul
Gangseo District (; ) is one of the 25 districts (''gu'') of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the south side of the Han River. South Korea's third busiest airport, Gimpo International Airport, is located in Gonghang-dong, where many fli ...
, South Korea to commemorate the legacy of
Heo Jun
Heo Jun (; 1539 – October 9, 1615) was a Korean physician who served as the royal chief physician of the Naeuiwon during the reigns of King Sejong (1597–1608) and King Gwanghaegun (1608–1623) of the Korea dynasty.
Biography
Childho ...
(1546–1615), a
court physician
A court is an institution, often a government entity, with the authority to adjudicate legal disputes between parties and administer justice in civil, criminal, and administrative matters in accordance with the rule of law.
Courts genera ...
during the reign of
King Seonjo
Seonjo (; 6 December 1552 – 6 March 1608), personal name Yi Yeon (), was the 14th monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was known for promoting Confucianism and attempting reforms at the beginning of his reign. However, he later gained ...
(r. 1567–1608) of the mid
Joseon Dynasty
Joseon ( ; ; also romanized as ''Chosun''), officially Great Joseon (), was a dynastic kingdom of Korea that existed for 505 years. It was founded by Taejo of Joseon in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom w ...
of Korea.
See also
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List of museums in Seoul
There are over 100 museums in Seoul.
National museums
Municipal museums
Private museums
See also
*List of museums in South Korea
*List of tallest buildings in Seoul
* Architecture of South Korea
ReferencesKorean museum associationMuseums i ...
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List of museums in South Korea
There are over 500 museums and galleries in South Korea.
National museums
Museums in Seoul
Provincial and private museums
See also
* Architecture of South Korea
* List of South Korean tourist attractions
*List of tallest buildings in Seoul ...
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Dongui Bogam
The ''Dongui Bogam'' (; translated as "Principles and Practice of Eastern Medicine") is a Korean book compiled by the royal physician, Heo Jun and was first published in 1613 during the Joseon period of Korea.
The book is regarded as important in ...
'', ancient Korean medical book compiled by Heo Jun
External links
Official site
Gangseo District, Seoul
Museums in Seoul
History museums in South Korea
Museums established in 2005
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