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The Gangneung-daedohobu Government Office served as the administrative center for major villages from the Goryeo Dynasty to the Joseon Dynasty, playing a crucial role in regional governance. Its historical significance is well-documented in the Imyeongji (Chronicles of Imyeong), a record from the Joseon Dynasty that highlights the site’s importance. The Imyeonggwan Guesthouse, which once enshrined ancestral tablets representing the king, holds deep historical significance in the architectural traditions of the Joseon Dynasty’s government offices. While many of the original buildings were dismantled during the Japanese colonial era, the Main Gate of Imyeonggwan Guesthouse remained intact, serving as a key reference for restoration efforts. As one of the few remaining structures from the Goryeo Dynasty, it is recognized as a valuable piece of Korea’s cultural heritage.
For GIAF25, the Gangneung-daedohobu Government Office is being transformed into an exhibition space. As the festival bridges centuries-old history with contemporary art, providing visitors with a new perspective on the intersection of tradition and innovation ; it will once again reinforce the site’s enduring cultural and artistic significance

YUN Suknam
Hong Lee Hyunsook
Hrair Sarkissian
Minok AN