The front of the 50,000 won bill features the artist, Shin Saimdang (신사임당) an artist, writer, calligraphist, and a poet. She was the mother of Yi I, who was a well known Confucian scholar (who is actually on the 5,000won bill!!) Shin Saimdang was from Gangneung and lived during the Joseon period! 

The back of the bill features Wolmedo (월매도) which is an iconic painting from the Joseon Dynasty! 

The front of the 10,000 won bill features the legendary Sejong the Great (세종대왕). If you’ve been studying Korean for a while then you would know that he created Hangeul!!! Without him our app would not exist hehe...

The back of the bill features what is called the Honcheonsigye (혼천시계). This is an astronomical clock  which was made in 1669 and is currently located in Korea University as a national treasure! 

Last and, kind of least, is the 1,000 bill. This bill features Toegye Yi Hwang (퇴계이황) who was also a confucian scholar from the Joseon Dynasty! Surprise, surprise.. He was a poet and a calligraphist too!

The back of this bill is another famous painting from this period called Gyesangjeonggeodo (계상정거도). It depicts a present day town called Andong (안동) which is famous for its braised chicken dish–찜닭! 

For those of you who have been to Korea (or haven't) you've probably not been to the Gyeongsangbuk-do province, right?

 

Join us on a trip to experience some fun attractions and your own difficult decision 🤔 💖