Museum Identity

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The logo of Chunghyeon Museum depicts Yi Wonik's signature on the testament left to his son, Yi Uijeon, grandson, Yi Suyak, and other offspring in 1630(eighth year of King Injo's reign), four years before his death.

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Signatures used in the Joseon Dynasty are divided into the two types: seo and ap.

  seo ap
Shape Modification of the letters of one's name Modification of letters other than one's name.
Meaning With respect for recipients Without respect for recipients
Synonym chakmyeong, seomyeong chakap, hwaap, sugyeol, surye, seoap

As shown above, the signature symbolized as the logo of the museum is a seo, which shows his esteem and consideration for the recipients, even though they are his descendant. This is consistent with his philosophy for the common people, as demonstrated by his many achievements including Daedongbeop, a tax reduction policy for commoners.