Sosu Seowon, Yeongju

Name: Sosu Seowon
Address: 순흥면 소백로 2740, Yeongju, 36013, South Korea
Telephone: +82 54-639-5852

#1 among attractions in Yeongju

Unesco, Historical place

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Sosu Seowon is the oldest seowon, private Neo-Confucian academy in Korea which was established during the Joseon Dynasty period. It was found at the entrance of Suksusa Temple, in Sunheung-myeon, Yeongju City, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea. Sosu Seowon was founded by Ju Sebung, who was serving as magistrate of Pungseong county. ()

Local name: 영주 소수서원 Coordinates: 36°55'31"N, 128°34'48"E

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순흥면 소백로 2740Yeongju 36013 South Korea

Contact

+82 54-639-5852

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

Nearby attractions include: Sobaeksan, Dongyang University.

3.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sobaeksan, Sobaeksan National Park
95 min walk • Sobaeksan is a mountain of the Sobaek Mountains, in South Korea. It lies between Danyang County in the province of Chungcheongbuk-do and the city of Yeongju in the province of Gyeongsangbuk-do. It has an elevation of 1,439 m.
3.9 miSW
Universities and schools
Dongyang University
100 min walk • Dongyang University is a private university located in Yeongju, South Korea. The graduating class of 2012 numbered 672. The current president is Sung-Hae Choi.

Sosu Seowon, Yeongju

Facts and practical information

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

Sobaeksan, Sobaeksan National Park

Dongyang University