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== What is in This Collection? ==
== What is in This Collection? ==
This collection will include records from Jeollabuk-do and Jeonju-si, South Korea. The records are in Korean and Chinese, dated from 1390 to 1900, and include Korean civil service examinations from the Joseon Dynasty, as well as records of officials and employees.  
This collection will include records from Jeollabuk-do and Jeonju-si, South Korea. The records are in Korean and Chinese, dated from 1390 to 1900, and include Korean civil service examinations from the Joseon Dynasty, as well as records of officials and employees.  


The civil service examinations under the Joseon dynasty were known as the gwageo. These difficult tests were central to most education during the Joseon dynasty and assessed the applicant’s knowledge of Chinese classics and, occasionally, technical skills. Passing the tests qualified individuals to enter into the higher governmental or aristocratic positions.  
The civil service examinations under the Joseon dynasty were known as the gwageo. These difficult tests were central to most education during the Joseon dynasty and assessed the applicant’s knowledge of Chinese classics and, occasionally, technical skills. Passing the tests qualified individuals to enter into the higher governmental or aristocratic positions.  
 
=== Reading These Records ===
===Reading These Records===
These records are in Korean and Chinese. For help with reading these records see the following resources:  
These records are in Korean and Chinese. For help with reading these records see the following resources:  
*[[South Korean Language and Languages]]  
*[[South Korean Language and Languages]]  
*[[Korean names]]  
*[[Korean names]]  
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*[http://www.chinese-word.com/data/1127-5.html English-Chinese Symbols Collection]  
*[http://www.chinese-word.com/data/1127-5.html English-Chinese Symbols Collection]  
*[[Chinese Research Helps]]
*[[Chinese Research Helps]]
 
=== To Browse This Collection ===
===To Browse This Collection===
{{Collection_Browse_Link |CID=CID2316009 |title=Korea, Civil Service Examinations and Records of Officials and Employees, 1390-1900
 
{{Collection_Browse_Link
|CID=CID2316009  
|title=Korea, Civil Service Examinations and Records of Officials and Employees, 1390-1900
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
==What Can These Records Tell Me?==
The following information may be found in these records:
The following information may be found in these records:
'''Civil service examinations'''
'''Civil service examinations'''
*Name of Employee  
*Name of Employee  
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== Collection Content ==
== Collection Content ==
===Sample Images===
=== Sample Images ===
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<gallery perrow="3" heights="120px" widths="160px">
Image:Korea Civil Service Examinations and Records of Officials and Employees, 1392-1900 DGS 005115016 19.jpg|Example 1
Image:Korea Civil Service Examinations and Records of Officials and Employees, 1392-1900 DGS 005115016 19.jpg
Image:Korea Civil Service Examinations and Records of Officials and Employees, 1392-1900 DGS 005241194 84.jpg|Example 2
Image:Korea Civil Service Examinations and Records of Officials and Employees, 1392-1900 DGS 005241194 84.jpg
Image:Korea Civil Service Examinations and Records of Officials and Employees, 1392-1900 DGS 005241200 146.jpg|Example 3
Image:Korea Civil Service Examinations and Records of Officials and Employees, 1392-1900 DGS 005241200 146.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*Approximate age
*Approximate age
*Approximate location of residence
*Approximate location of residence
 
=== View the Images ===
=== View the Images ===  
{{View_Images_Link
View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2316009|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':
| CID = 2316009
# Select '''Country (국가), Province (도, 시), City or County (시,군)'''
| browse_1 = Country (국가), Province (도, 시), City or County (시,군)
# Select '''제명 (Title), 년 (Year) , and 권 (Volume) and/or 페이지 (Page)''' to view the images.
| browse_2 = 제명 (Title), 년 (Year) , and 권 (Volume) and/or 페이지 (Page)  
 
| browse_3 =
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===  
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===  
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images.  Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images.  Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].
== What Do I Do Next? ==
== What Do I Do Next? ==
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
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*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct  
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct  
*Check for variant spellings of the names
*Check for variant spellings of the names
=== Research Helps ===
=== Research Helps ===
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Korea.
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Korea.
=== Record Finder ===
*[[North Korea Record Finder]]
Consult the  [[South Korea Record Finder]] to find other records
*[[South Korea Record Finder]]


== Citing This Collection ==
== Citing This Collection ==
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
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Record Description
Record Type: Civil Service
Collection years: 1390-1900
Languages: Korean
Title in the Language: 공공기록 (간찰, 통문, 기타), 900-2012
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection will include records from Jeollabuk-do and Jeonju-si, South Korea. The records are in Korean and Chinese, dated from 1390 to 1900, and include Korean civil service examinations from the Joseon Dynasty, as well as records of officials and employees.

The civil service examinations under the Joseon dynasty were known as the gwageo. These difficult tests were central to most education during the Joseon dynasty and assessed the applicant’s knowledge of Chinese classics and, occasionally, technical skills. Passing the tests qualified individuals to enter into the higher governmental or aristocratic positions.

Reading These Records[edit | edit source]

These records are in Korean and Chinese. For help with reading these records see the following resources:

To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Korea, Civil Service Examinations and Records of Officials and Employees, 1390-1900.

What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records: Civil service examinations

  • Name of Employee
  • Date and Place of Birth
  • Names of Parents
  • Name of Spouse
  • Residence

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • Korea Civil Service Examinations and Records of Officials and Employees, 1392-1900 DGS 005115016 19.jpg
  • Korea Civil Service Examinations and Records of Officials and Employees, 1392-1900 DGS 005241194 84.jpg
  • Korea Civil Service Examinations and Records of Officials and Employees, 1392-1900 DGS 005241200 146.jpg

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the person you are looking for
  • Approximate age
  • Approximate location of residence

View the Images[edit | edit source]

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select Country (국가), Province (도, 시), City or County (시,군)
  2. Select 제명 (Title), 년 (Year) , and 권 (Volume) and/or 페이지 (Page) to view the images

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Use the birth date to calculate an approximate marriage date
  • Use the residence to search for other records in the area
  • Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct
  • Check for variant spellings of the names

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Korea.

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Citing this Collection.
Image Citation:
When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen.

How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki?[edit | edit source]

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DGS stands for Digital Genealogical Society also known as an Image Group Number. Each set of digital images is assigned a DGS number for identification purposes.

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