SEOUL, South Korea—A reenactment of Korea’s ancient imperial examination was held in front of the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, Korea on Oct. 3.
Korea’s imperial examination was held uninterrupted for 500 years until its abolition in 1894 during the Gabo Reform (1894-1896). The restoration of the ancient examination has been held annually since 1994, with 2010 marking the 17th year of this activity.
Korea’s imperial examination was held uninterrupted for 500 years until its abolition in 1894 during the Gabo Reform (1894-1896). The restoration of the ancient examination has been held annually since 1994, with 2010 marking the 17th year of this activity.
