Special Exhibition Marks 140 Years of Korea-France Relations...Gifts Exchanged Between Heads of State on Display
From June 3, Two-Month Run at the National Palace Museum of Korea
Exhibition Moves to the Presidential Archives in August and September
“An Opportunity to Reflect on the Value of International Exchange”
A special exhibition commemorating the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France will be held at the National Palace Museum of Korea and the Presidential Archives.
The Presidential Archives under the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and the National Palace Museum of Korea under the Cultural Heritage Administration announced on the 2nd that they will present “Gifts and Records: 140 Years of Korea-France Friendship” to mark the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and France.
This exhibition will first be held at the National Palace Museum of Korea for two months from June 3 to August 2, and will then move to the Presidential Archives from August 14 to September 13 for one month.
The exhibition highlights the first steps in the diplomatic history between the two countries, which began with the signing of the Korea-France Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation on June 4, 1886, and also showcases the friendly diplomatic relationship that has continued since the establishment of the Republic of Korea through gifts exchanged between the heads of state. Notably, with the cooperation of the French Embassy in Korea, gifts preserved in France will also be on display, offering visitors a rich and diverse experience.
The exhibition is organized into five sections according to historical periods, providing a multidimensional view of the history of exchanges between the two countries. In the third section, visitors can experience the diplomatic atmosphere of the time through items such as the “Baekja Colored Salamina Vase” presented by French President Sadi Carnot to Emperor Gojong, and the “Celadon Bowl” given in return by Gojong. The fourth section focuses on the solidarity between the two nations that continued even during the Japanese occupation, while the fifth section presents various gifts, letters, and video footage exchanged between the presidents of both countries, offering a glimpse into the diplomatic scene.
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Kim Minjae, Vice Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, stated, “This exhibition will allow the public to share in the significance of 140 years of relations between the two countries and reflect on the value of international exchange through records and cultural heritage. We will continue to present a variety of exhibitions so that the public can more easily and deeply relate to the history of Korea's diplomacy and its exchanges with countries around the world.”
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