Sosuseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (소수서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

  • Sosuseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (소수서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])
  • Sosuseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (소수서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])
  • Sosuseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (소수서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])
  • Sosuseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (소수서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])
  • Sosuseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (소수서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])
  • Sosuseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (소수서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Explanation

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.


Inquiry

+82-54-639-7691


Homepage

www.yeongju.go.kr


Information Use

World Heritage

Experience Guide : SeowonStay experience & ancestral rites

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-639-7691, 7695

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Hours : March-May & September-October 09:00-18:00
June-August 09:00-19:00
November-February 09:00-17:00
* Admission is one hour before closing.


More information

Tour Course Information
Sosuseowon Confucian Academy - Sosu Museum - Seonbicheon Village

Film Locations
Drama "Dong Yi (2010)"

Admission Fees
Individuals - Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won
Groups - Adults 2,500 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 800 won

* Groups - 30 or more people
* Free admission - Preschoolers (ages 6 & under), senior citizens (ages 65 & over)
* Admission includes Sosuseowon Confucian Academy, Seonbichon Village, and Sosu Museum

Available Facilities
Old Wooden House: Ganghakdang Hall, Museonggong Shrine, Ilsinjae Hall, Jikbangjae Hall, etc.
New Wooden House: Archive Hall, Yeongjeonggak Pavilion, Chwihandae Pavilion
Chunghyo Learning Center, local goods vendor

Parking Fees
Free

Restrooms
Available

Interpretation Services Offered
Guided tour available (advance reservation required)

Location

2740, Sobaek-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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