Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy (월봉서원)
133, Gwanggok-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
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Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy (월봉서원) is a attraction in 133, Gwanggok-gil,. Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy, built in 1578, was established by Kim Gyehwi and other confucian scholars to honor Ki Daeseung's study and virtue through Mangcheonsa Shrine. Use the address, map link, visitor details, and official links below before deciding whether it fits your Korea itinerary.
About Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy (월봉서원)
Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy, built in 1578, was established by Kim Gyehwi and other confucian scholars to honor Ki Daeseung's study and virtue through Mangcheonsa Shrine. The location of the academy was moved to its current site in 1646, and the name Wolbong was given by King Hyojong in 1654. In 1671, Bak Sang and Bak Sun's shrines were moved from Deoksansa Shrine by the suggestion of Song Siyeol. Also, Kim Jangsaeng and Kim Jip's shrines were additionally placed in 1673. Unfortunately, the confucian academy was abolished due to the abolition policy of Daewongun in 1868. Later, Bingwoldang Hall was built by Jeollanam-do's Confucian scholars in 1938, followed by Gojiksa Shrine in 1972, Jangpangak Pavilion and Oesammun Gate in 1978, Sau in 1980 and Naesammun Gate in 1981. Bingwoldang is designated as Gwangju Monument No. 9 and woodblocks of Gobongjip are preserved in Jangpangak Pavilion.
- Type
- Attraction
- Address
- 133, Gwanggok-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
- Postal code
- 62200
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info +82-62-960-8253
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- Updated
- 2021-07-06
- Data last synced
- 2026-06-25
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Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy (월봉서원) FAQ
Where is Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy (월봉서원) located?
133, Gwanggok-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
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