Mogojae Hall

Mogojae was built by Yi Hak, a descendant of Yi Myeong-bal, at the entrance to Mogosan Mountain, where Yi Myeong-bal had lived in seclusion; it was a place for study and lectures as well as for refined leisure. Yi Myeong-bal was the son of Yi Seung-gil, who had served as a royal secretary under King Munjong. While studying at Seonggyungwan, Yi Myeong-bal was deeply shaken by the deposition of King Danjong and came down to live in this place. The building was constructed in the 15th year of King Jungjong of Joseon (1520). It originally stood atop a cliff, but after falling into disrepair from exposure to wind and rain, it was moved to its present site in the 10th year of King Hyeonjong (1670) by his descendant Myeongseon. It measures four bays across the front and two bays along the side, and its roof is a hip-and-gable (paljak) form, which seen from the side takes the shape of the Chinese character for "eight" (八).

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Region

Yeongdeok, Gyeongbuk

Designation

Cultural Heritage Material · 문화유산자료