A replica of banhwa, gifted by King Gojong to French President Sadi Carnot, is on display at the exhibit "Banhwa: Blossoms of Auspicious Wishes" at Dondeokjeon of Deoksu Palace during a press briefing on June 2. [YONHAP]
From an
onggi (traditional Korean earthenware) wine bottle from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) to a Baccarat crystal vase and a Dior bag, the gifts exchanged between Korea and France will be on display at the National Palace Museum of Korea, commemorating the 140th anniversary of the two nations' diplomatic ties.
In collaboration with the Presidential Archives of Korea, the museum will present “Gifts and Records: 140 Years of Korea-France Friendship,” an exhibition tracing the history of bilateral ties through gifts exchanged by leaders and official diplomatic records.
"Throughout Korea's history, from the Joseon Dynasty to the Korean Empire, provisional government and now the Republic of Korea, France has been a longstanding friend and partner," said Lee Hong-ju, the curator of the exhibition, on Tuesday.
