Simgokseowon Confucian Academy (심곡서원)
16-9 Simgok-ro, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
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Simgokseowon Confucian Academy (심곡서원) is a attraction in 16-9 Simgok-ro,. Simgokseowon Confucian Academy is a traditional Joseon-era academy dedicated to the influential scholar Jo Gwang-jo (1482–1519). Use the address, map link, visitor details, and official links below before deciding whether it fits your Korea itinerary.
About Simgokseowon Confucian Academy (심곡서원)
Simgokseowon Confucian Academy is a traditional Joseon-era academy dedicated to the influential scholar Jo Gwang-jo (1482–1519). The academy architecturally notable for its classic layout, featuring a lecture hall in the front and a shrine in the back. Remarkably, it is the only academy honoring Jo Gwan-gjo that survived a 19th-century government decree to close such institutions, remaining perfectly preserved today. The site is easily accessible by city bus from Sanghyeon Station on Sinbundang Line. Its central location makes it a convenient stop when visiting nearby landmarks like the Korean Folk Village, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, or Everland.
- Type
- Attraction
- Address
- 16-9 Simgok-ro, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Postal code
- 16862
- Phone
- Yongin City Hall Cultural Arts Department +82-31-6193-3583
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hr
- Fees
- Confirm before visiting
- Parking
- Confirm before visiting
- Updated
- 2026-02-05
- Data last synced
- 2026-06-25
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Simgokseowon Confucian Academy (심곡서원) FAQ
Where is Simgokseowon Confucian Academy (심곡서원) located?
16-9 Simgok-ro, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
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