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공공기록 (간찰, 통문, 기타), 900-2012 | 공공기록 (간찰, 통문, 기타), 900-2012 | ||
== What is in | == 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. For translation help, see the section titled [[Korea, Civil Service Examinations and Records of Officials and Employees (FamilySearch Historical Records)#For_Help_Reading_These_Records|For Help Reading These Records]]. | 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. For translation help, see the section titled [[Korea, Civil Service Examinations and Records of Officials and Employees (FamilySearch Historical Records)#For_Help_Reading_These_Records|For Help Reading These Records]]. | ||
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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. | ||
===To Browse | ===To Browse This Collection=== | ||
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