Hogajeong Pavilion

Hogajeong is a pavilion built during the Joseon dynasty by Seolgang Yu Sa (1502–1571). Its name is taken from the phrase 'hogajiui' ('the idea of singing boldly'), a saying of the Song-dynasty Chinese philosopher Shao Kangjie. It was first built in 1558, the thirteenth year of King Myeongjong, but was burned down during the Japanese invasions of 1592 and 1597, and rebuilt in 1871, the eighth year of Emperor Gojong's reign. It was later renovated again in 1932 and 1956. Seolgang was active during the reigns of King Jungjong and King Myeongjong and held several official posts, but was forced from office by the slander of fellow officials and returned to his hometown. He associated with the most eminent Confucian scholars of his day, and later generations took pleasure in reciting his poetry. After his death his spirit tablet was enshrined at Gyeongnyeolsa Shrine in Gwangju, and his writings survive in the Seolgang Yugojip and the Wichinpilbongjechukyuseo. The pavilion has three bays across the front and three bays along the side, with a hipped-and-gabled roof that forms a shape like the Chinese character for 'eight' (八) when seen from the side. Inside hang a plaque carved with the name 'Hogajeong' along with various inscribed boards left by other visitors.

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Where it is

Region

Gwangsan-gu, Jeonnam & Gwangju

Designation

Cultural Heritage Material · 문화유산자료