Muan Sigyeongjeong Pavilion

Sigyeongjeong is a pavilion built by Im Yeon (pen name Han Ho, 1589-1648) as a retreat for lecturing and leisurely enjoyment after he settled in Muan in 1630. In harmony with the Yeongsangang River (also called Iho) and the scenery of its surroundings, it was visited by many poets and literati. It also served as a space for lectures and exchange for the Naju Im clan at Isan-ri, Mongtan, Muan, where Im Yeon's great-grandson, the literary scholar Im Sang-deok (pen name Nochon, 1683-1710), author of Dongsahoegang, exchanged views with fellow virtuous scholars. The move to Muan, the scenery, and the building of the pavilion are well described in the Bokgeorok, written by Im Yeon around 1643, and he exchanged views with many literati. Sigyeongjeong continued across generations to function as a space for such exchange, including under Im Sang-deok (Nochon), the great-grandson of its founder Im Yeon. In cultural and historical terms, Sigyeongjeong may fairly be called a representative pavilion of the Yeongsangang River basin, and the pavilion's setting and surrounding scenery are outstanding. The current building was rebuilt in the early 1900s.

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Where it is

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Muan, Jeonnam & Gwangju

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Cultural Heritage Material · 문화유산자료