Chronology

Jul. 29, 1906

• Born as the second son to Chun Yeonggi, advisor in the Privy Council, and his wife from the Milyang Pak clan. Lived at Jongno 4ga No. 112, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Clan seat: Jeongseon.

Mar. 1921

• Graduated from Eoidong Public Common School

Mar. 1926

• Graduated from Whimun High Common School

Mar. 1930

• Graduated from Waseda University in Japan, majoring in Law. Returned to Korea and associated with Oh Sechang. Began collecting Korean cultural artifacts.

1932

• Supported Hannamseorim Bookstore in Gwanhun-dong

1934

• Established Bukdanjang in Seongbuk-dong.Interacted with leading calligraphers, painters and writers.

1938

• Established Bohwagak as a private museum near Bukdanjang.

Mar. 1940

• Expanded Hannamseorim Bookstore

Jun. 1940

• Established Dongseong School Foundation, served as director.

Sept. 1945

• Served as principal of Posung Middle School

Sept. 1946

• Resigned his position as Posung Middle School principal

1947

• Served on the Historic Sites Preservation Committee

1954

• Served on two subcommittees in the Cultural Properties Committee

Jan. 1956

• Received a government citation for his contributions to education

Aug. 1960

• Launched an art & archeology association

Jan. 26, 1962

• Deceased

Aug. 15, 1962

• Posthumously awarded Medal of Cultural Merit

Nov. 13, 1964

• Posthumously awarded the Gukmin Order of Cultural Merit

Apr. 1966

• Established the Center for the Study of Korean Arts