Historic manor, shamanic paintings elevated in status as National Treasures

“In a quiet village nestled within the heart of North Gyeongsang Province, a centuries-old residence has been elevated to the status of a National Folklore Cultural Heritage, marking a new chapter for one of the region’s most storied architectural and intellectual lineages. The National Heritage Administration said Wednesday that it designated Haknam Gotaek, a historic manor in Andong, as a protected national treasure. Simultaneously, the agency issued an advance notice of designation for "Musindo" (shamanic paintings) of Geumseongdang, a rare collection of 19th-century religious art currently housed at the Eunpyeong History and Hanok Museum in Seoul. The Haknam Gotaek sits within Omi Village, a historic enclave of the Pungsan Kim clan. The estate’s evolution reflects the architectural transition of the 1392-1910 Joseon period: its inner quarters were built in 1759 by Kim Sang-mok, followed nearly 70 years later by a grandson, Kim Jung-woo, who added the men’s quarters and servants' wing. Unlike the typical fully enclosed square layouts of the region, the manor maintains a distinc

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