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An encyclopedia compiled by Gwon Mun-hae (1534-1591), who studied under Yi Hwang in mid-Joseon. The Joseon scholar's lifelong work presents the knowledge of Joseon accumulated from the Dangun Period to the time of compilation under 11 categories: geography, country name, family name, filial son, virtuous wife, local governor, hermit with supernatural powers, tree, flower, and bird and animal. Entry words are arranged by their yun, or the final part of a syllable. Of the original 20-volume encyclopedia, 10 volumes have been translated and published. The remaining 10 volumes are currently being translated.

Encyclopedias and dictionaries, Korean --- Encyclopedias and dictionaries, Chinese --- Korea