This was the wealthiest house in Joseon, yet the main gate was never locked.

It combines the saying that wealth does not last for three generations with the story of a family that remained for twelve generations only to end up empty-handed on their own accord.

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References (Sources)

National Institute of Korean History, 『Our History Net』 Textbook Terminology Glossary 'Baeksan Sanghoe'

Independence Hall of Korea, 『Monthly Independence Hall of Korea』 "The Gyeongju Choi Wealthy Family Who Practiced Noblesse Oblige"

Academy of Korean Studies, 『Encyclopedia of Korean Culture』 'Gyeongju Choi Wealthy Family House', 'Korean Liberation Association'

National Heritage Administration, Designation Data for Gyeongju Choi Wealthy Family House, National Folk Cultural Heritage No. 27

Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, Electronic Archives of Merit, Record of Merit for Independence Patriots (Choi Jun, Choi Wan)

KBS, 『Korean History Dictionary』 "The Secret of a 12-Generation, 400-Year Wealth Family: The Gyeongju Choi Wealthy Family" 2008

National Museum of Korea, Commentary on the "Gold Crown of Seobong Tomb, Gyeongju" Curator's Recommended Collection Item

※ Family stories (such as the burning of collateral documents, the abolition of overseers, rent ratios, and the grain storage chest in the guest quarters) have been distinguished in the text by stating that they are traditions.

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