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Historic Site Related to Seong Sam-mun (성삼문선생유허지) - Homepage : - Tel : This historic site related to Seong Sam-mun is believed to be the birthplace of Seong Sam-mun, and was founded by his maternal ancester, Park Dam. A shrine was built here in 1685 to honor Seong Sam-mun and the five others ministers who were executed with him for their plot to restore King Danjong to the throne after he was exhiled by his uncle. The site was destroyed in 1864 when Confucian facilities were removed by the government, but was later rebuilt in 1945. - Address : 403-12 Maejukheon-gil, Hongbuk-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides +82-41-630-1221 - Open date : - Parking : - Rest date : - Use season : - Use time 성삼문선생유허지 (1) 성삼문선생유허지 (3) 성삼문선생유허지 (4) 성삼문선생유허지 (8) 성삼문선생유허지 (9) 성삼문선생유허지 (11) 성삼문선생유허지 (12) 성삼문선생유허지 (14) This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 24 years and opened as the first...

Paju Historical Site Related to Yi I (파주이이유적) - Homepage : tour.paju.go.kr - Tel : +82-31-958-1749 Paju Historical Site Related to Yi I is dedicated to a great scholar of the mid-Joseon dynasty. He was born to Lee Wonsu and Shin Saimdang in 1536. He passed Saengwonsi, a type of preliminary exam in 1564 (the 9th year of King Myeongjong), and another 9 exams so he was called Gudo Jangwongong. He served in key positions. He is thought to be one of the top two scholars along with Yi Hwang. Jaunseowon Confucian Academy is home to the tablets of Yulgok Yi I and his family’s graveyard, located at the foot of Jaunsan Mountain. Jaunseowon Monument and Memorial Stone of Yi I Scholar are located here as well. Yulgok Memorial Hall displays his goods, and his biography. In February 2013, Jaunseowon Confucian Academy and the tombs of Yulgok Yi I and his mother Shin Saimdang were individually designated as Gyeonggi-do Cultural Assets, but the whole area as a whole is a designated National Historic ...

Dasan Chodang (Historic Site Related to Jeong Yak-yong) (다산초당 (다산 정약용 유적지)) - Homepage : www.gangjin.go.kr - Tel : +82-61-430-3911 Dasan Chodang is the house where Jeong Yak-yong (pen-name Dasan, 1762-1836) lived during his exile. He was a scholar of the late Joseon dynasty and is noted for his great contributions to the development of practical learning in Korea. After he was expelled to Ganjin for writing a secret letter of appeal for religious freedom, which later was named ‘the Hwang Sa-yeong Baekseo’, he lived in the house for 18 years while studying practical learning (‘Silhak’ in Korean). Most of his famous books were written in Dasan Chodang. While walking along a road near Dasan Chodang, you can see the Cheonilgak pavilion, which offers a great view of beautiful Gangjin Bay. Not far from Dasan Chodang is the Dasan Museum, where visitors can learn about the life of Dasan. - Address : 68-35, Dasanchodang-gil, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity ...