Munheonseowon Confucian Academy (문헌서원)

Munheonseowon Confucian Academy (문헌서원)

– Homepage
munheon.org (Korean only)

– Tel
+82-41-953-5895

Munheonseowon Confucian Academy was established to pay tribute to the memory of Lee Gok (1298-1351) and Lee Saek (1328-1396) who were well-respected for their writings and character. The school was originally built in 1594, but was burnt down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). It was rebuilt in 1610 and became a legislated private institute in 1611.

The academy consists of an educational area and a shrine. Mortuary tablets of five Confucian scholars including Lee Jong-hak, Lee Ja, Lee Gae as well as Lee Gok and Lee Saek were enshrined at the school.

– Address : 66 Seowon-ro 172beon-gil, Gisan-myeon, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-41-953-5895

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a public holiday), New Year’s Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

– Operating Hours
March-October 09:00-18:00
November-February 09:00-17:00
* Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

– Restrooms
Available

– Admission Fees
Free

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Munheon Hotel [Korea Quality]문헌전통호텔[한국관광 품질인증]

– Tel
+82-41-953-5896

Munheon Hotel is a hanok stay in Seocheon, Chungcheongnam-do. Wooden floors and beams, earthen walls and stone footings, ondol-heated floors and wooden patios – these are the distinctive features that make hanok so deeply unique. All four buildings in the hotel have these features; each has two comfortable guest rooms, and it’s also possible to rent the entire hotel for groups or conferences.

⊙ Hansan Ramie Fabric Cultural Festival (한산모시문화제)

– Homepage
www.hansanmosi.kr

– Tel
+82-41-957-9045

Ramie fabric is a traditional Korean cloth with good ventilation, making it the fabric of choice for summer clothing. Hansan’s ramie is used to make high-end clothing due to its delicate and elegant texture. It is also an eco-friendly fiber that is extracted from ramie grass and weaved into a loom. Hansan’s ramie weaving was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2011 in recognition of its unique production technology as well as its ability to strengthen community solidarity in the process. At the Hansan Ramie Fabric Cultural Festival, visitors can participate in the “Ramie School” program and learn the weaving process. Other attractions include Gilssam Nori, a ramie-weaving work, and a fashion show featuring clothes made from Hansan ramie is a highlight not to be missed.

◎ Tip
During the festival, a free shuttle bus operates from the Hansan Mosi Hall parking lot to the festival venue.