Pyongyang, January 21 (KCNA) -- "Ilsongrok" is one of the national classics of Korea.
The book, compiled between 1785 and 1910, the period of feudal Joson dynasty, has 2 375 volumes.
Its compilation was started since the ruling period of Jongjo, the 22nd king of the feudal Joson dynasty.
Jongjo, who became the king in 1777, gave his diary recording his political affairs and private life since 1760 to officials of the central library of the country to let them write a book with his political affairs as the main. And he personally revised the book and named it "Ilsongrok".
Since then, "Ilsongrok" had been edited until the reign of Sunjong, the last king, through Kings Sunjo, Honjong, Choljong and Kojong.
The book contains the records on the daily political affairs of the kings, their orders and instructions and official documents to them from government offices and officials in the capital and local areas, which cover all the fields including politics, economy, military and diplomacy.
The book, now handed down as a copied version, is regarded as a precious document with correctness and reliability as it was written and compiled during the reign of relevant kings.
It is one of the four diaristic national classics of Korea, along with the Chronicles of the Feudal Joson Dynasty and two other books. -0-
More From KCNA.kp (En)
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Monday: Saeppyol
February 16, 2026
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Monday: Saeppyol
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- Chairman Kim Jong Il gave ceaseless field guidance for the sake of the people all his life. The
February 16, 2026
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- Chairman Kim Jong Il gave ceaseless field guidance for the sake of the people all his life. The
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- Leading newspapers of the DPRK Monday dedicate editorials to the 84th birth anniversary of
February 16, 2026
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- Leading newspapers of the DPRK Monday dedicate editorials to the 84th birth anniversary of
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- The 14th National Cooking Competition took place in different parts of the DPRK on the occasion
February 16, 2026
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- The 14th National Cooking Competition took place in different parts of the DPRK on the occasion
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- Several fishery units in the west coastal area of the DPRK finished the winter ship repair ahead
February 16, 2026
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- Several fishery units in the west coastal area of the DPRK finished the winter ship repair ahead
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- Jagang Province in the DPRK is strengthening the material and technical foundations for rural
February 16, 2026
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- Jagang Province in the DPRK is strengthening the material and technical foundations for rural
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the DPRK, sent a message of greeting to Marko Duric, foreign
February 16, 2026
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the DPRK, sent a message of greeting to Marko Duric, foreign
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un received a congratulatory letter from the General Association
February 16, 2026
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un received a congratulatory letter from the General Association
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- Pak Thae Song, premier of the DPRK Cabinet, sent a message of greeting to Duro Macut, prime
February 16, 2026
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- Pak Thae Song, premier of the DPRK Cabinet, sent a message of greeting to Duro Macut, prime
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un received a congratulatory letter from the Central Standing
February 16, 2026
Pyongyang, February 16 (KCNA) -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un received a congratulatory letter from the Central Standing
Pyongyang, February 15 (KCNA) -- Among the intangible cultural heritages of the DPRK is a custom of greeting the lunar New Year's
February 15, 2026
Pyongyang, February 15 (KCNA) -- Among the intangible cultural heritages of the DPRK is a custom of greeting the lunar New Year's
Pyongyang, February 15 (KCNA) -- On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Chairman Kim Jong Il , many people of the DPRK have
February 15, 2026
Pyongyang, February 15 (KCNA) -- On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Chairman Kim Jong Il , many people of the DPRK have
Pyongyang, February 15 (KCNA) -- Agricultural workers in Nampho Municipality of the DPRK have directed efforts to the hothouse
February 15, 2026
Pyongyang, February 15 (KCNA) -- Agricultural workers in Nampho Municipality of the DPRK have directed efforts to the hothouse
Pyongyang, February 15 (KCNA) -- Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and Great Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk sent large flower
February 15, 2026
Pyongyang, February 15 (KCNA) -- Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and Great Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk sent large flower
Pyongyang, February 15 (KCNA) -- Boundless reverence for Chairman Kim Jong Il is pervading the whole DPRK in the run-up to his
February 15, 2026
Pyongyang, February 15 (KCNA) -- Boundless reverence for Chairman Kim Jong Il is pervading the whole DPRK in the run-up to his
Pyongyang, February 15 (KCNA) -- Light industrial factories in different parts of the DPRK are pushing ahead with the production
February 15, 2026
Pyongyang, February 15 (KCNA) -- Light industrial factories in different parts of the DPRK are pushing ahead with the production
Pyongyang, February 15 (KCNA) -- Chairman Kim Jong Il is the great master of musical art who laid an eternal foundation for
February 15, 2026
Pyongyang, February 15 (KCNA) -- Chairman Kim Jong Il is the great master of musical art who laid an eternal foundation for
Pyongyang, February 14 (KCNA) -- Youth and students met with socialist patriotic young vanguard at the hall of the youth league on
February 14, 2026
Pyongyang, February 14 (KCNA) -- Youth and students met with socialist patriotic young vanguard at the hall of the youth league on
Pyongyang, February 14 (KCNA) -- An oratorical meeting was held at the Central Youth Hall here on Friday to mark the 84th birth
February 14, 2026
Pyongyang, February 14 (KCNA) -- An oratorical meeting was held at the Central Youth Hall here on Friday to mark the 84th birth
Pyongyang, February 14 (KCNA) -- Seminars on exploits of Chairman Kim Jong Il were held in Cambodia, Pakistan, Romania, the Czech
February 14, 2026
Pyongyang, February 14 (KCNA) -- Seminars on exploits of Chairman Kim Jong Il were held in Cambodia, Pakistan, Romania, the Czech
More Articles
