In this episode, Daeryun takes you outside on a quick tour of the National Museum of Korea located in the Yongsan area of Seoul. This episode is video oriented and therefore one should watch it as opposed to just listening to it in order to take in the key sights. Daeryun apologizes for the audio that sometimes captures unintended diagetic sounds outside.

Takeaways

The museum in its present location was opened in 2005 and moved from its past site near Kyungbok Palace and Gwanghwamun that was demolished in 1995.
The museum is visited by over 3 million people annually -not just foreigners but by many local residents.
The museum contain pieces from various dynasties such as the Shilla, Koryeo and Chosun.
Many donators have gifted the museum their personal collection of relics in the sharing spirit of patrimony.

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