Seoak Seowon, Gyeongju

Name: Seoak Seowon
Address: 서악2길 23, Gyeongju, South Korea
Telephone: +82 54-775-1950

#28 among attractions in Gyeongju

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The Seoak Seowon is a seowon located in the neighborhood of Seoak-dong, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Seowon was a type of local academy during the Joseon Dynasty. It was established by local Confucian scholars especially Yi Jeong in 1651, the second year of King Hyojong's reign, to commemorate the virtue and scholarly achievements of scholar Seol Chong, and Choe Chi-won and General Kim Yu-sin. The enshrined people played important roles in the unification of Three Kingdoms of Korea into the Silla kingdom. ()

Local name: 서악서원 Coordinates: 35°49'36"N, 129°11'20"E

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서악2길 23Gyeongju South Korea

Contact

+82 54-775-1950

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Seoak Seowon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gyeongju National Museum, Gyeongju World, Anapji Pond, Bunhwangsa.

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Park
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Archaeological site
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Ancient tomb from the 5th or 6th century
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