Choganjeong Garden, Yecheon

Choganjeong is a pavilion built in 1582, the 15th year of King Seonjo, by the scholar Gwon Mun-hae (pen name Chogan, 1534-1591), who returned to his hometown to enjoy nature after a long career in office and the factional strife of court politics. It stands on a rock outcrop between a clear valley stream and a green pine forest. After its construction the pavilion was destroyed during the Japanese invasions of Korea. It was rebuilt in 1626, the fourth year of King Injo, by Gwon Mun-hae's son, Gwon Byeol (pen name Jukso), but was later burned down again and left in ruins. A descendant, Gwon Bong-ui, appealed to the wider family, and reconstruction was undertaken in 1740, the 16th year of King Yeongjo; finding the original site unsuitable, the family moved the pavilion to its present location and rebuilt it there in 1741, the 17th year of King Yeongjo. Choganjeong is a scenic site that reflects the Joseon-era literati's ideal of reclusive living and their view of nature grounded in the principle of taking no action against nature. The mountain stream winding around the rocks lends it a refreshing charm, giving it great scenic value.

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Yecheon, Gyeongbuk

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Scenic Site · 명승