Historical Governor’s Office
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This room represents the office of the Bank of Korea's Governor before it was relocated to the newly-built head office in 1987. Visitors can be introduced to the former and incumbent governors' profiles, portraits, and relevant records through the touch screen. The seal of the governor stamped on the banknote and gifts that the governors had received when they attended international events or met with prominent figures in the field of economics abroad are also on display. Download a particular application, and visitors can take a commemorative photo with the current governor of the Bank of Korea.
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Money Museum Construction Room
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This room shows the history and characteristics of the Money Museum building as well as the information of the site and surrounding areas. The Bank of Korea's Money Museum is a historic building that is over 100 years old. Built in 1912, the building had served as the head office of the Bank of Joseon and the Bank of Korea and has been used as Money Museum since 2001. Surrounding areas, including Namdaemun street and Myeongdong, are historic sites that treasure the nation's stories and memories. The street miniature displayed here is the representation of the Namdaemun street after the 1945 liberation with the major institutions and agencies at that time. The present-time street and buildings can also be seen through the touch screen.
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Historical Monetary Policy Board Conference Room
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The Monetary Policy Board is the highest decision-making authority that deliberates and resolves on monetary and credit policies. This room represents the board's first meeting on June 5, 1950, and the picture recording the moment can be enjoyed at the back of the chair. Visitors can search the Monetary Policy Board's chronological minutes after the foundation of the Bank of Korea through the touch screen and watch the meeting where the decision of the first issuance of the monetary stabilization bond was made in 1961 with the use of virtual reality.