Punggyeseowon Confucian Academy

This is a Confucian academy (seowon) enshrining the spirit tablets of Chief State Councillor Hwang Hui, together with O Sang-deok and Hwang Wi. Hwang Hui (pen name Bangchon, 1363–1452) passed the state examination in the ninth year of King U of Goryeo (1383) and held office, but when Goryeo fell he withdrew into seclusion. However, in 1394, the third year of King Taejo, he returned to office at the earnest request of Yi Seong-gye, and for eighteen years as Chief State Councillor governed with benevolent rule. Of amiable character and incorruptible conduct, he was respected by the people and also excelled in poetry and prose. O Sang-deok (pen name Duam), Hwang Hui's brother-in-law, kept close ties with Yi Saek, Jeong Mong-ju and Yi Sung-in, and when Joseon was founded he lived in seclusion in order to preserve his loyalty and integrity. Hwang Wi (pen name Dangchon) was renowned for his fine poetry and prose and spent the rest of his life teaching younger scholars. Punggyeseowon Confucian Academy was built in 1788, the twelfth year of King Jeongjo, but was closed in 1868, the fifth year of Emperor Gojong, under the Heungseon Daewongun's order abolishing Confucian academies; only Hwang Hui's portrait continued to be enshrined until the academy was restored in 1909. It now contains a lecture hall, a shrine, and an inner gate with three doors (naesammun).

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Where it is

Region

Namwon, Jeonbuk

Designation

Cultural Heritage Material · 문화유산자료