A local scholar on Sunday claimed he has discovered what he believes to be the oldest painting in Korea.



Lee Dong-cheon, a guest researcher at the Museum of Liaoning Province in China, said he recently found a painting which he believes dates back to 14th century Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392).



“It seems like this piece of work is an imitation of the famous 12th century painting ‘Dokhwarosado,’” the scholar was quoted as saying in news reports. “It looks like the painting was created circa 1350.”



A 14th century imitation of the famous 12th century Goryeo painting “Dokhwarosado,” which scholar Lee Dong-cheon claims to be the oldest surviving painting in Korea. (Yonhap News)