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Uigwe 조선왕조의궤

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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. The collection of Uigwe was inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of the World International Register in 2007, recognising it as documentary heritage of global importance. The term "Uigwe" is not easily translated.

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Uigwe (조선왕조의궤) — verified Korean classic / historical text.

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• Heritage designation: Memory of the World International Register
• Korean Name: 의궤
• Hanja: 儀軌
• Subject: royal rituals and ceremonies of the Joseon dynasty
• Approximate Size: 3,895 books
• UNESCO Inscription: 2007
• Register: Memory of the World International Register
• Type: 기록문서
• Purpose: 국가의 주요 행사가 있을 때 훗날 참고하기 위해 남기는
• Origin: 조선 왕실
• UNESCO Memory of the World: 2007년 6월
• Designated as Cultural Property: 2016년 5월 3일
• Designation Name: 조선왕조의궤

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• Wikidata lists the Korean name as 의궤; KoreaAPI uses 조선왕조의궤 (chosen by source authority).

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