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Uigwe (Korean: 의궤; Hanja: 儀軌) is the generic name given to a collection of approximately 3,895 books recording in detail the royal rituals and ceremonies of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. There is no generally agreed English translation for the title of the work; some scholars suggest "book of state rites", while the Glossary of Korean Studies from the Korea Foundation suggests "manual of the state event" or "rubrica for a state ceremony." The expression "Royal Protocols" (of the Joseon Dynasty) is widely used …
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Uigwe (조선왕조의궤) — verified Korean classic / historical text.
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Heritage designation: Memory of the World International Register
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Uigwe — Heritage designation: Memory of the World International Register (verified via Wikidata Q1073141 2026-06-29 00:24 UTC; Wikipedia Uigwe 2026-06-29 00:24 UTC, as of 2026-06-29).