Royal Edict of Labor Exemption Issued to Yongmunsa Temple, Yecheon

The Royal Edict of Labour Exemption Issued to Yongmunsa Temple, Yecheon is an edict issued in 1457, the third year of King Sejo, a sapae gyoji (a document certifying that the state has exempted a person of merit from labour service) recognising the exemption of Yongmunsa Temple from miscellaneous labour duties. The content of the edict reads: 'As previously instructed to the governor and magistrates, Yongmunsa Temple in Gyeongsang-do is to be reviewed again, given further protection, and relieved of miscellaneous labour duties.' Measuring 66.0 cm wide and 44.7 cm high, the edict bears the king's sugyeol (a personal mark equivalent to a modern signature), and is regarded as valuable material for examining the status of Yongmunsa Temple in the early Joseon period.

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Region

Yecheon, Gyeongbuk

Designation

Treasure · 보물