Selfies and scholars
![Tourists in hanbok take a selfie next to people taking part in an event re-creating the departure of renowned Joseon Dynasty Neo-Confucian scholar Yi Hwang for his hometown at Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul on Monday. Yi was appointed Minister of Interior and Personnel by then-King Seonjo at 69 in 1569 but retired immediately upon assuming the post after making multiple requests to the king. The event has been held every year since 2019, the 450th anniversary of Yi's departure from the palace. [YONHAP]](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/data/photo/2023/03/27/fea21bff-2f3f-4769-9972-76c6e3a19bb3.jpg)
Tourists in hanbok take a selfie next to people taking part in an event re-creating the departure of renowned Joseon Dynasty Neo-Confucian scholar Yi Hwang for his hometown at Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul on Monday. Yi was appointed Minister of Interior and Personnel by then-King Seonjo at 69 in 1569 but retired immediately upon assuming the post after making multiple requests to the king. The event has been held every year since 2019, the 450th anniversary of Yi's departure from the palace. [YONHAP]
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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