Gyeongju Residents Demand Silla Crowns Remain Forever

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The Movement for the Permanent Display of Silla Gold Crowns in Gyeongju

A growing movement is taking shape in Gyeongju, South Korea, aimed at ensuring that the six Silla gold crowns remain permanently displayed in their place of origin. These crowns, which have been temporarily gathered for a special exhibition coinciding with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, are now at the center of a cultural and historical debate.

The special exhibition, which marks the first time all six excavated Silla gold crowns have been displayed together, opened on the 28th of last month for APEC leaders and was made accessible to the public from the 2nd. It will continue until the 14th of next month. This rare opportunity has sparked renewed interest in the historical significance of these artifacts and their rightful home.

Among the six crowns currently on display, those found at Geumgwanchong, Gyodong, and Cheonmachong are usually exhibited at the Gyeongju National Museum. However, the crowns from Geumryeongchong and Hwangnamdaechong are typically housed at the National Museum of Korea, while the Seobongchong crown is located at the Cheongju National Museum. Advocates of the movement argue that these three crowns should also be permanently relocated to Gyeongju after the exhibition concludes.

A Petition for Cultural Preservation

On the 12th, an individual identified as A posted a petition titled “Silla Gold Crowns Should Remain in Gyeongju” on a local online community. In the petition, A emphasized the importance of reunifying the six crowns in Gyeongju, stating, “The six Silla gold crowns, scattered for over 100 years, have finally been reunited in Gyeongju, their rightful home.”

A further explained, “As the capital of Silla and the site where these crowns were excavated, Gyeongju is the only city capable of realizing the ‘principle of integrated preservation where excavation sites and exhibition spaces are unified.’ We request active discussions between the Gyeongju City Government and relevant institutions to ensure the crowns remain in Gyeongju after the special exhibition.”

In addition to the petition, A initiated an online signature campaign, which had already gathered 460 participants by 5 p.m. that day. The campaign highlights the sentiment of many citizens who believe the crowns should be permanently displayed in their place of origin.

A added, “These crowns were all excavated in Gyeongju, and it is most appropriate for them to be permanently displayed in their place of origin. This is not a struggle but a gathering of the will of conscious citizens in a cultural city.”

Official Response and Future Steps

Lee Kyung-hee, head of the Administrative Welfare Committee of the Gyeongju City Council, acknowledged the growing public sentiment. He stated, “Many citizens have expressed the need to keep the Silla gold crowns in Gyeongju following the special exhibition. The city council is also pushing to release a formal statement on the matter.”

Youth and cultural organizations in Gyeongju are reportedly planning to launch a broader campaign to advocate for the permanent display of the Silla gold crowns. They are currently engaged in detailed discussions about how to proceed and what steps should be taken to ensure the crowns remain in Gyeongju.

This movement reflects a deeper desire among residents and cultural advocates to preserve and honor the historical heritage of Gyeongju. The debate over the location of the Silla gold crowns is not just about art or history—it is about identity, cultural pride, and the responsibility of preserving the legacy of the ancient Silla Kingdom.

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