Pungamjeong Pavilion

Pungamjeong Pavilion was built by Kim Deok-bo (1571–?), who was active during the reigns of King Seonjo and King Injo of Joseon; the name "Pungam" comes from his pen name. During the Japanese invasions of 1592, Kim Deok-bo's eldest brother, Kim Deok-hong, died in the Battle of Geumsan, and his second brother, Kim Deok-ryeong, who had distinguished himself as a righteous-army commander, was also put to death unjustly; grieving over this, Kim Deok-bo withdrew to Wonhyo Valley on Mudeungsan Mountain, where he spent the rest of his life devoted to scholarship. His spirit tablet was later enshrined at Uiyeolsa Shrine. Pungamjeong Pavilion measures two kan (bays) across the front and two kan in depth. The roof is a paljak, or hip-and-gable roof, which forms the shape of the Chinese character for "eight" (八) when viewed from the side, and a wooden plaque inscribed "Pungamjeongsa" hangs on the building.

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Where it is

Region

Buk-gu, Jeonnam & Gwangju

Designation

Cultural Heritage Material · 문화유산자료