Geunjaejaesa Ritual House of the Yean Yi Clan, Andong

This house was built in 1591, the 24th year of King Seonjo, by Yi Ho, grandson of Yi Jeon, pen name Geunjae (1486–1531), to commemorate his grandfather's virtue; in tribute to his character and pure integrity, the plaque "Moseollu" was hung in the jaesa, a ritual house built for ancestral rites. It stands on high ground to the right of the path leading into the village valley, its raised veranda (nu-maru) facing forward, in a fine setting with a stream running below the building and pine trees growing thickly behind it. It is an open square (ㅁ-shaped) building. The gate quarters consist, from left to right, of the main gate, a stable, and a grain-storage room, and passing through the gate one reaches a square inner courtyard. To the right of the courtyard is the anchae, and to the left is the front building with the raised veranda, the two linked by a kitchen and pantry to form a U-shape (ㄷ-shape). The anchae is centred on a two-bay wooden-floored hall at the front, with the main room to the left and two sarang rooms to the right. The front building, built with a raised loft structure, has five bays: the central three form the raised veranda, with heated rooms on either side. The side facing the inner courtyard is open, fitted with a railing, and steps were built to allow access up to the raised floor. Although the building shows a square (ㅁ-shaped) plan, it appears to have undergone considerable alteration during repairs; ritual houses of this raised-veranda type are common in the Gyeongsangbuk-do region. Note: This heritage site is generally open to the public for viewing, but access may be restricted due to the owner's personal circumstances.

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Where it is

Region

Andong, Gyeongbuk

Designation

National Folklore Heritage · 국가민속문화유산