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Namgyeseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage]

8-11 Namgyeseowon-gil, Sudong-myeon, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Namgyeseowon Confucian Academy was established in 1552 as the second Confucian academy in Korea after the Sosuseowon Con

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<em>Seowon </em>refers to a private educational institution of the Joseon period founded to perform Confucian rituals an

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<em>Seowon </em>refers to a private educational institution of the Joseon period founded to perform Confucian rituals an

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It was destroyed by in 1597 during the Imjin War (1592-1598) and rebuilt in 1612.

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Namgyeseowon Confucian Academy was established in 1552 as the second Confucian academy in Korea after the Sosuseowon Confucian Academy located in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Seowon refers to a private educational institution of the Joseon period founded to perform Confucian rituals and nurture talent. “Namgye” is named after the Namgyecheon Stream flowing in its front. It was destroyed by in 1597 during the Imjin War (1592-1598) and rebuilt in 1612. Located on a low hill, it provides an open view of Gaepyeong Hanok Village beyond the field and the stream.

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