Sosuseowon Confucian Academy (영주 소수서원)

Sosuseowon Confucian Academy (영주 소수서원)

– Homepage
www.yeongju.go.kr

Sosuseowon Confucian Academy is situated at the foothills of Sobaeksan Mountain. Sosuseowon was the first to receive a royal charter as a private Confucian academy along with financial support and acknowledgement by the king. This academy was originally founded under the name Baegundongseowon in 1542 by a Confucian scholar Ju Se-bung, who was also the magistrate of Punggi County at the time. Baegundongseowon first started as an academic institution that enshrined a memorial tablet of An Hyang, a Confucian scholar whom Ju Se-bung had deep respect for. After Ju Se-bung left the county, Toegye Yi Hwang, a renowned Confician scholar, became his successor and made an official request to the king to be granted a royal charter. The request was well received, and the king renamed the institution to its current name, Sosuseowon.

– Address : 2740 Sobaek-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-54-639-5852

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
March-May & September-October 09:00-17:00June-August 09:00-18:00November-February 09:00-16:00* Admission is one hour before closing.

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⊙ Seonbichon Village (선비촌)

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– Homepage
www.sunbichon.net (Korean only)

Seonbichon Village in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the cradle of Korean Confucianism, is where the spirit and cultural heritage of Korea’s classical scholars are preserved. The village is the perfect place to learn about traditional Korea, and is famous for its classical scholars’ loyalty and filial piety.

Seonbichon village offers a variety of traditional activities for visitors, from pounding rice cake to hanging wish lanterns to attending a traditional wedding ceremony or playing folk games such as yutnori or jegichagi. Visitors can also enjoy traditional dining at Jeojatgeori Street and learn about history through the museum. Guests can also enjoy the unique experience of staying in a hanok house through the overnight program and participate in scholar programs.