Paju Historical Site Related to Yi I
파주이이유적 · Gyeonggi · Palaces & heritage
Paju Historical Site Related to Yi I is dedicated to a great scholar of the mid-Joseon dynasty. He was born to Lee Wonsu and Shin Saimdang in 1536. He passed Saengwonsi, a type of preliminary exam in 1564 (the 9th year of King Myeongjong), and another 9 exams so he was called Gudo Jangwongong. He served in key positions. He is thought to be one of the top two scholars along with Yi Hwang. · Jaunseowon Confucian Academy is home to the tablets of Yulgok Yi I and his family’s graveyard, located at the foot of Jaunsan Mountain. Jaunseowon Monument and Memorial Stone of Yi I Scholar are located here as well. Yulgok Memorial Hall displays his goods, and his biography. In February 2013, Jaunseowon Confucian Academy and the tombs of Yulgok Yi I and his mother Shin Saimdang were individually designated as Gyeonggi-do Cultural Assets, but the whole area as a whole is a designated National Historic Site under the name Historic Site related to Yi I.
| Type | Palaces & heritage |
|---|---|
| Region | Gyeonggi |
| Address | 204, Jaunseowon-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do |
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On nearby while you're here
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- Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026GHOST Festival
- Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026Peace Nuri Picnic Festival
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Hwaseokjeong Pavilion
Byukchoji Gardens
Tomb of Hwang Hui
Panmunjeom (Joint Security Area)
Majanghosu Lake
Imjingak Resort (Pyeonghwa Nuri Park) (파주 임진각(평화누리공원))
Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola (DMZ Peace Gondola) (파주 임진각평화곤돌라(파주 DMZ 곤돌라))
