Gwangju Joseon White Porcelain Kiln Site

Gwangju Joseon White Porcelain Kiln Site is a kiln site from the Joseon Dynasty where ceramics were fired, located in Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do. It was designated as a Historic Site of South Korea in 1985. Discovered during the construction of the Jungbu Expressway in 1986, it is also called 'Beoncheon-ri No. 5 Kiln.' First made by royal command in 1467, the 13th year of King Sejo of Joseon, it is a Korean white porcelain kiln site that continued for about 500 years. From the mid-1400s, it produced the finest white porcelain among Joseon white porcelains. Covering an area of 382,738㎡, about 300 kiln sites remain, of which 68 are designated and managed as National Designated Cultural Heritage Sites. This site is known as the oldest and largest white porcelain kiln site in East Asia, beyond Korea. The Gwangju area of Gyeonggi-do was a center for producing high-quality white porcelain from the early to late Joseon period, making it a valuable foundation for the study of Joseon ceramic history. In addition to the kiln and workshop sites, there is a space arranged to display exhibits related to ceramics, including information on the types and artifacts of ceramics made here, from kiln excavation to relics and excavated items.