Yeongju Sosu Seowon Confucian Academy, South Korea

Dec 31, 2021 | Historical Site, School, South Korea - East

Sosu Seowon is the oldest seowon, private Neo-Confucian academy in Korea which was established during the Joseon Dynasty period.

Sosu Seowon Confucian Academy: 2740 Sobaek-ro, Sunheung-myeon, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

Bused to Sosu Seowon and walking toward the place.

Entrance to the place

One of the buildings has materials describing the place.

Describe how the student lived and studied together in this place.

Schedule of the students

Its history. 

In 1542, the magistrate of Punggi County and Confucian scholar, Ju Se-bung, built Baekundong Seowon, renamed to Sosu Seowon in 1550, to honor the peaceful times of Goryeo. Also, in 1550, during King Myeongjong of the Joseon Dynasty, Toegye Yi Hwang established Sosu Seowon as the first legislated private institute of Korea.

Writings by Toegye Yi Hwang.

Entering this door

and wandering around the place

Walk to the outside of the wall

Came back inside

and exiting the place.