Sanguiwon

Sanguiwon(in Hangul:상의원, in Hanja:尙衣院) is the term of office during Joseon dynasty in charge of royal attires. Before foundation of Joseon, Goryeo dynasty also set up the organ akin of which name was Sanguiguk at that time. The name, however, continued to transform during late Goryeo period.

Sanguiwon played important roles in some reasons. Firstly, the organ serves as offering attire. As for attire, silk and cloth were highly required to prepare for royal family. Secondly, it should preserve treausure of royal palace, keeping abreast of confirming storage. That also includes that officers also executed as agent for importing luxurious goods and herbs. The first dated back to the founder of Joseon. The official terminology was changed into Sanguisa in Gojong 32 of 1895.

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