National Institute of Korean History
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The National Institute of Korean History (NIKH; Korean: 국사 편찬 위원회) is a South Korean government organization in charge of researching, collecting, compiling, and promoting materials related to Korean history. It was established as the Office of National History (Korean: 국사관; Hanja: 國史館; RR: Guksagwan) in March 1946, one year after the liberation of Korea. It changed its name to the current form in 1949.[1][2]
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Formed | March 1946 (1946-03) |
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Jurisdiction | Government of South Korea |
Headquarters | Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea |
Parent agency | Ministry of Education |
Website | https://www.history.go.kr/ |
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